TOPGRO 16" S1 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
TOPGRO 16" S1, Core i9-9980HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 1650, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
TOPGRO 16" S1, Core i9-9980HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 1650, Silver
Customers consistently praise this laptop for its speed and performance, complemented by outstanding customer service that goes above and beyond for setup, upgrades, and warranty exchanges. While gaming performance requires being plugged in to avoid lag, the overall value for the price is considered excellent. One verified buyer noted the storage is slightly less than advertised at 930GB instead of 1TB, but still feels it's great space for the cost.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great customer service
- Good value for money
- Speedy internet connectivity
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Requires plugging in for smooth gaming
- Slightly less storage than advertised (930GB vs 1TB)
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
| TOPGRO 16" S1 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 9980HK | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 1650 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | — | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | BT5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.75 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
TOPGRO 16" S1, Core i9-9980HK, 32GB, 1TB SSD, 1650, Silver
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd 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 18 of 28 specs.