HP OmniBook 5 16" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP OmniBook 5 16" 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Glacier Silver

HP OmniBook 5 16" 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Glacier Silver

HP
54 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP OmniBook 5 16" 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Glacier Silver

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
HP
55
Apple
99
Developer
HP
62
Apple
98
Business
HP
51
Apple
97
Compact
HP
44
Apple
93
Student
HP
53
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
30
Apple
88
Creator
HP
32
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
19
Apple
61

Specifications

HP OmniBook 5 16"Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2)Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
34,220
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.9 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Arc 140TApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,634
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM16 GB★—
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.77 kg1.60 kg★
Battery59 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

HP OmniBook 5 16" 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Glacier Silver

  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (26th percentile)
  • Below average portability (28th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment