Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 17 HP
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
HP 17 HP 2023, Core i3-1215U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Natural Silver
HP
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
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
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Ecosystem integration 1
Customer service 3
Shipping experience 1
Ease of use 1
HP 17 HP 2023, Core i3-1215U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Natural Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Developer
Compact
Student
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 17 HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1215U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 45 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
HP 17 HP 2023, Core i3-1215U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Natural Silver
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
HP 17 HP 2023, Core i3-1215U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Natural Silver
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.
