Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 15.6" TPN-Q222
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB 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
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The HP 15.6" touchscreen laptop has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast performance, ample RAM and storage, responsive touchscreen, and value for money. However, others report issues like high CPU usage with demanding tasks, mousepad sensitivity problems, and frustrating update delays that hinder reliability.
Pros
- Fast multitasking with 32GB RAM
- Quick boot and file operations via 1TB SSD
- Responsive touchscreen
- Sleek design
- Good value for students and remote workers
Cons
- High CPU usage with demanding tasks
- Mousepad sensitivity issues
- Constant slow updates
- HD display not Full HD
- Built-in speakers lack depth
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1115G4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 15.6" TPN-Q222 2023, 1115G4, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (21st percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.