Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Victus 15.6"

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

HP
54 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
HP
56
Developer
Apple
96
HP
65
Business
Apple
94
HP
49
Compact
Apple
90
HP
45
Student
Apple
90
HP
57
Ai Llm
Apple
86
HP
41
Creator
Apple
76
HP
69
Gaming
Apple
60
HP
75

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP Victus 15.6"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 13420H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
16,730
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
14,244
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—6 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet—10/100/1000Mbps
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.29 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average portability (31st percentile)
  • Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Pricing

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray is $2,590 cheaper (3.0x less).

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar
vs
HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray0.041score per dollar

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray offers 1.6x better value for money

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

HP Victus 15.6", Core i5-13420H, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

HP Victus 15.6" Better at:

Gaming