Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs HP high-performance 17.3" HD+
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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HP high-performance 17.3" HD+ 2023, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
HP
39 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
HP high-performance 17.3" HD+ 2023, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | HP high-performance 17.3" HD+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.38 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP high-performance 17.3" HD+ 2023, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.