HP 15.6 HP vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
The HP 15.6" laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, performance, and value for money, especially among verified purchasers. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues like inconsistent touchpad response, missing backlit keyboard (despite pictures showing one), and concerns about internal component mismatches. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and feature accuracy complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Slim and portable design
- Solid build quality
- Spacious display
Cons
- Inconsistent touchpad response
- Missing backlit keyboard
- Internal component mismatch
- Underperforms compared to specs
- No Ñ key on keyboard
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Scores
Specifications
| HP 15.6 HP | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1255U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.