Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP OMEN 16 Slim
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP OMEN 16 Slim 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
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
HP OMEN 16 Slim 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP OMEN 16 Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | core_i9 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 5.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.43 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
HP OMEN 16 Slim 2026, Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.