HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The HP EliteBook 840 G6 receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its compact design and performance, many report severe defects like battery failure, broken keyboards, and non-functional units. Customer service and warranty support are frequently criticized, with several buyers experiencing long return processes.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Good general performance
- Fast and responsive
- Backlit keyboard
- Windows 11 Pro included
Cons
- Defective units upon arrival
- Poor battery life and battery failure
- Broken keyboard
- Incorrect AC adapter
- Poor customer service and warranty support
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8365U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.48 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 50 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G6 2019, Core i5-8365U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong port selection (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.