HP 15.6 HP vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
The HP 15.6" laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, performance, and value for money, especially among verified purchasers. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues like inconsistent touchpad response, missing backlit keyboard (despite pictures showing one), and concerns about internal component mismatches. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and feature accuracy complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Slim and portable design
- Solid build quality
- Spacious display
Cons
- Inconsistent touchpad response
- Missing backlit keyboard
- Internal component mismatch
- Underperforms compared to specs
- No Ñ key on keyboard
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 15.6 HP | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1255U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6 HP 2024, Core i7-1255U, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
- Below average portability (32nd 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.