HP OMEN Transcend 14 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP OMEN Transcend 14, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

HP OMEN Transcend 14, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

HP
64 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP OMEN Transcend 14, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
HP
71
Apple
99
Developer
HP
65
Apple
98
Business
HP
61
Apple
97
Compact
HP
66
Apple
93
Student
HP
62
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
48
Apple
88
Gaming
HP
83
Apple
61
Creator
HP
72
Apple
78

Specifications

HP OMEN Transcend 14Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 255HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
30,752
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency5.1 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution2880 px3024 px★
PanelOLED★Mini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

HP OMEN Transcend 14, Core Ultra 7 255H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
  • 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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.

HP OMEN Transcend 14 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

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