Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" A6TA9UT#ABA
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
HP EliteBook 14" A6TA9UT#ABA 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M, Silver
HP
59 Overall Score
Choose Apple MacBook Pro if...
Creative pros, developers, and anyone doing heavy photo or video work who wants a machine that just chews through everything without breaking a sweat.
Choose HP EliteBook 14" if...
Budget-conscious business buyers who need a basic Windows laptop for light office work and are willing to roll the dice on HP's recent quality control track record.
Key Differences
- The M4 Max scores 43,903 on multi-core benchmarks vs the Ryzen 7's 23,946, so you're getting nearly double the raw CPU performance on the MacBook.
- Storage is a blowout: 4TB on the MacBook vs 512GB on the EliteBook. That's the difference between keeping your entire photo library local vs juggling external drives.
- The MacBook's Mini-LED display hits 1600 nits and 120Hz, while the HP's IPS panel manages 300 nits at 60Hz. If you work near a window, you'll actually see the MacBook screen.
- Real-world reliability is a red flag on the HP. Multiple business owners report hardware failures within the first year, and the 2.5/5 rating backs that up. The MacBook sits at 5.0/5 with no significant complaints from verified buyers.
- The MacBook has 64GB of RAM vs 32GB on the EliteBook, which matters a lot for AI workloads where the MacBook scores 88 vs the HP's 25.
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 EliteBook 14" A6TA9UT#ABA 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M, Silver
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Scores
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Developer
Business
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Ai Llm
Creator
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP EliteBook 14" A6TA9UT#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 780M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 56 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 EliteBook 14" A6TA9UT#ABA 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Radeon 780M, Silver
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.