HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The HP 15.6" touchscreen laptop has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast performance, ample RAM and storage, responsive touchscreen, and value for money. However, others report issues like high CPU usage with demanding tasks, mousepad sensitivity problems, and frustrating update delays that hinder reliability.
Pros
- Fast multitasking with 32GB RAM
- Quick boot and file operations via 1TB SSD
- Responsive touchscreen
- Sleek design
- Good value for students and remote workers
Cons
- High CPU usage with demanding tasks
- Mousepad sensitivity issues
- Constant slow updates
- HD display not Full HD
- Built-in speakers lack depth
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1115G4 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 32 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
