Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP OmniBook 5 16" B7FY2UA#ABA
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
HP OmniBook 5 16" B7FY2UA#ABA 2025, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Glacier Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
HP OmniBook 5 16" B7FY2UA#ABA 2025, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Glacier Silver
The HP laptop receives generally positive feedback for its speed, lightweight design, and ease of setup. However, some users report issues with missing features like the Intel 7 processor, slow app performance, and an inconvenient power button placement. A few also note that Microsoft Office applications are not included despite the product description.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Lightweight design
- Easy setup
- Backlit keyboard
- Touch screen
Cons
- Missing Intel 7 processor
- Slow app performance
- Inconvenient power button location
- Missing second CTRL key
- Microsoft Office not included
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP OmniBook 5 16" B7FY2UA#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 1.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.78 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 59 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
HP OmniBook 5 16" B7FY2UA#ABA 2025, Core Ultra 5 225U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Glacier Silver
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.