Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 17" L017

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 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP
34 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 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
HP
32
Developer
Apple
96
HP
43
Business
Apple
94
HP
34
Compact
Apple
90
HP
24
Student
Apple
90
HP
39
Ai Llm
Apple
86
HP
16
Creator
Apple
76
HP
18
Gaming
Apple
60
HP
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP 17" L017
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 1355U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
13,813
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"17"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4b
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.09 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 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong social proof (79th percentile)
  • Strong ram (72nd percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Pricing

HP 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver is $2,450 cheaper (2.7x less).

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

HP 17" L017, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment