HP 14-dq3000dx vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP 14-dq3000dx 2025, Celeron N4500, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Snowflake White
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP 14-dq3000dx 2025, Celeron N4500, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Snowflake White
This budget HP laptop splits opinion sharply. Many users find it adequate for basic tasks like web browsing, email, and light document work, praising its low price, lightweight design, and decent battery life. However, a significant number of reviewers report severe performance issues, including extreme slowness, freezing, and insufficient memory (4GB RAM, 64GB storage) that make even simple tasks frustrating. The overall sentiment is mixed, with the low cost being the main draw but performance being the major drawback.
Pros
- Low price
- Lightweight design
- Good for basic tasks
- Decent battery life
- Easy setup
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Insufficient RAM (4GB)
- Limited storage (64GB)
- Frequent freezing/crashing
- Poor multitasking
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
| HP 14-dq3000dx | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron N4500 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5 percent | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.47 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 14-dq3000dx 2025, Celeron N4500, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Snowflake White
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.