Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A

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 ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A 2024, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD

HP ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A 2024, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD

HP
68 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 ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A 2024, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
HP
67
Developer
Apple
96
HP
73
Business
Apple
94
HP
66
Compact
Apple
90
HP
77
Student
Apple
90
HP
77
Ai Llm
Apple
86
HP
36
Creator
Apple
76
HP
35
Gaming
Apple
60
HP
22

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
29,129
Cores16★8
Frequency—4.0 GHz★
L3 Cache—16 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★AMD Radeon 780M
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,939
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P345% NTSC
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports02★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.40 kg★
Battery72 Wh★56 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 ZBook Firefly 14" G11 A 2024, Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, 64GB, 1TB SSD

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong storage (79th 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 11 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment