Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and noise levels. The fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive. A few Q&A responses clarify technical limitations like SD card reader speed and lack of Wi-Fi 7 support, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo and video editing
- Dramatic speed improvement over Intel models
- Quiet operation even under load
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
Cons
- SD card reader speed limited to ~250 MB/s
- No Wi-Fi 7 support
- Nano-texture display may reduce contrast
- Cannot utilize full speed of Samsung T9 drives
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
Most users are very satisfied with this laptop, praising its speed, reliability, and value for money. The 17.3" touchscreen, Ryzen 5 processor, and 32GB RAM are highlighted as strong points for multitasking and everyday use. However, one verified review reports severe overheating, loud fans, and poor performance, which significantly lowers the overall score. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a single detailed negative experience.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable and solid build
- Great value for money
- Bright 17.3" touchscreen
- Smooth multitasking with 32GB RAM
Cons
- Overheating issues
- Loud fan noise
- Poor performance for gaming/editing
- Screen too bright for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.08 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
No current pricing available
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.