HP 17.3 Laptop HP 17.3 R5 8+512 Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
HP 17.3 Laptop HP 17.3 R5 8+512 Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this HP laptop, praising its massive storage, fast performance, and great value, especially when bought on sale. The 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD combo is a standout feature for power users. However, one reviewer flagged a design flaw: the power button is too close to the Delete and Backspace keys, making accidental presses easy. Overall, the laptop is seen as a reliable workhorse for small businesses and data analysis.
Pros
- Huge storage space (2TB SSD)
- Fast processor performance
- Great value for money on sale
- 64GB RAM for multitasking
- Clean and intuitive design
Cons
- Power button too close to Delete/Backspace keys
- HP bloatware pre-installed
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Scores
Specifications
| HP 17.3 Laptop HP 17.3 R5 8+512 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1255U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics | Apple (32-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 36 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 17.3 Laptop HP 17.3 R5 8+512 Silver
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
