HP OMEN 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP OMEN 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, Black

HP OMEN 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, Black

HP
65 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 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, 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
68
Apple
99
Developer
HP
74
Apple
98
Business
HP
55
Apple
97
Compact
HP
43
Apple
93
Student
HP
57
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
45
Apple
88
Gaming
HP
81
Apple
61
Creator
HP
79
Apple
78

Specifications

HP OMEN 16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 285HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
34,220
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.9 GHz★—
L3 Cache24 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*5070★Apple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
19,137
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut62.5% sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports4★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt supportThunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWiFi 6E★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight5.96 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

HP OMEN 16, Core Ultra 9 285H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, 5070, Black

  • Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.

HP OMEN 16 Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment