HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p, Core i7-3520M, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p, Core i7-3520M, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP
30 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 EliteBook 15.6" 8560p, Core i7-3520M, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

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
19
Apple
99
Developer
HP
32
Apple
98
Business
HP
24
Apple
97
Compact
HP
32
Apple
93
Student
HP
50
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
10
Apple
88
Creator
HP
14
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
7
Apple
61

Specifications

HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560pApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7-3520MApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
2,848
43,841
Cores216★
Frequency2.7 GHz★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel HD Graphics 3000Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
260
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM48 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR3LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1366 px3024 px★
PanelTNMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports4★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMINo1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/nWi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight2.22 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 10 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP EliteBook 15.6" 8560p, Core i7-3520M, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average screen (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile

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 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment