Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Essential 17t-cn300

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
HP Essential 17t-cn300 2024, Core i7-1355U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP Essential 17t-cn300 2024, Core i7-1355U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

HP
38 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

HP Essential 17t-cn300 2024, Core i7-1355U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
HP
30
Developer
Apple
96
HP
46
Business
Apple
94
HP
31
Compact
Apple
90
HP
25
Student
Apple
90
HP
41
Ai Llm
Apple
86
HP
25
Creator
Apple
76
HP
22
Gaming
Apple
60
HP
13

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP Essential 17t-cn300
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 1355U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
13,815
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"17.3"
Resolution3024 px★1600 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★250 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4b
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.75 kg
Battery72 Wh★41 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

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 Essential 17t-cn300 2024, Core i7-1355U, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment