Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" 8 G1a
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
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HP EliteBook 14" 8 G1a 2025, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 32GB, 512GB SSD
HP
56 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 EliteBook 14" 8 G1a 2025, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 32GB, 512GB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Developer
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Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP EliteBook 14" 8 G1a | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen AI 5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 840M Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 62 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 EliteBook 14" 8 G1a 2025, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 32GB, 512GB SSD
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong port selection (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong cpu (68th percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black0.025score per dollar
vs
HP EliteBook 14" 8 G1a 2025, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 32GB, 512GB SSD0.035score per dollar
HP EliteBook 14" 8 G1a 2025, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 32GB, 512GB SSD offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.