HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
The laptop is praised for its lightweight design and robust connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 ports, making it suitable for business users. However, the lack of a touch screen is noted by some, and upgrade options for storage are questioned. Overall, it receives a moderately positive sentiment, but the limited number of reviews and detailed feedback keeps the confidence low.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Multiple USB ports
- HDMI port
- Headphone/mic combo jack
Cons
- No touch screen
- Storage upgrade questionable
- Workstation use may limit features
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1185G | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.26 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 53 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 13.3" EliteBook 830 G8 Silver 2020
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
