Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Most users are satisfied with this laptop, praising its ease of setup, clear display, and good value for the price. However, one review highlights a critical issue with the power button failing shortly after the warranty expired, which caused significant disappointment. Overall, the sentiment is positive for basic tasks, though battery life and potential reliability are minor concerns.
Pros
- Easy setup
- Clear display
- Good value for price
- Fast processing
- Great for basic tasks
Cons
- Power button failure after warranty
- Limited battery life (around 5 hours)
- Limited storage (256 GB chip not included)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 6500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
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
BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
BLUEING 15.6" BlueBook154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.
