Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs SHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y

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
SHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Gray

SHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Gray

SHBIV
26 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

SHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Gray

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
SHBIV
27
Developer
Apple
98
SHBIV
24
Business
Apple
97
SHBIV
28
Compact
Apple
93
SHBIV
33
Student
Apple
92
SHBIV
53
Ai Llm
Apple
88
SHBIV
6
Creator
Apple
78
SHBIV
10
Gaming
Apple
61
SHBIV
6

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxSHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 6500
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
5,597
Cores16★2
Frequency—3.2 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★128 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI 1.4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Yes
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.81 kg
Battery72 Wh★38 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 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

SHBIV 15.6" SHBOOK154Y, Pentium Gold 6500Y, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Gray

  • Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (79th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment