HP 15-fd0586nr vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP 15-fd0586nr, Core i5-1334U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP 15-fd0586nr, Core i5-1334U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
The HP 15-fd0586nr laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its speed, build quality, and battery life, especially when purchased on sale. However, several reviewers report serious issues like power button placement, a loose power cord, defective units, and poor customer service, with one user receiving a used computer instead of a new one.
Pros
- Good speed for everyday use
- High quality build
- Good battery life
- Great value on sale
- Lightweight at 3.52 lbs
Cons
- Power cord falls out easily
- Power button placement awkward
- Received used instead of new
- Poor customer service
- Defective units reported
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 15-fd0586nr | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 15-fd0586nr, Core i5-1334U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd 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 16 of 28 specs.