Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 15.6" HD

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
vs
HP 15.6" HD, Intel i5-1235U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

HP 15.6" HD, Intel i5-1235U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

HP
29 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

HP 15.6" HD, Intel i5-1235U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
HP
23
Developer
Apple
98
HP
27
Business
Apple
97
HP
27
Compact
Apple
93
HP
37
Student
Apple
92
HP
45
Ai Llm
Apple
88
HP
12
Creator
Apple
78
HP
13
Gaming
Apple
61
HP
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP 15.6" HD
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 1235U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
12,385
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1366 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.60 kg★
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

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" HD, Intel i5-1235U, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

  • Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment