HP 15 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

HP 15, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black

HP 15, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black

HP
47 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP 15, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Scores

Entertainment
HP
51
Apple
96
Business
HP
44
Apple
96
Compact
HP
45
Apple
93
Student
HP
57
Apple
93
Developer
HP
52
Apple
92
Creator
HP
25
Apple
73
Ai Llm
HP
24
Apple
68
Gaming
HP
15
Apple
55

Specifications

HP 15Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core 7 150UApple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,638
26,773
Cores1010
Frequency1.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
8,452
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness250 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut45% NTSC100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 1.4bHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight—1.50 kg★
Battery41 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11macOS

Pros & Cons

HP 15, Core 7 150U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Jet Black

  • Strong ram (72nd percentile)
  • Strong storage (65th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment