HP ProBook 14" 4 G2a vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP ProBook 14" 4 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP ProBook 14" 4 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP
50 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 ProBook 14" 4 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 430, 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
50
Apple
99
Developer
HP
49
Apple
98
Business
HP
49
Apple
97
Compact
HP
64
Apple
93
Student
HP
50
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
22
Apple
88
Creator
HP
25
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
17
Apple
61

Specifications

HP ProBook 14" 4 G2aApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen AI 5Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
13,111
43,841
Cores416★
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon 840M GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,750
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut62.5% sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight1.41 kg★1.60 kg
Battery68 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP ProBook 14" 4 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 430, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average social proof (27th 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 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment