Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Stream 14
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP Stream 14 2025, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC + 512GB SSD, Gold
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 Stream 14 2025, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC + 512GB SSD, Gold
The HP Stream 14" HD laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, battery life, lightweight design, and value for money. However, several verified buyers report serious issues with Windows S Mode and McAfee bloatware, which can cause performance problems and require a full system reset to resolve. A few users also experienced hardware failures or misleading storage specifications, though the majority find it a reliable device for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and college work.
Pros
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Good value for money
- Clear and bright HD display
Cons
- Windows S Mode restrictions
- McAfee bloatware issues
- Requires system reset to exit S Mode
- Display colors not vibrant
- Low screen resolution (1366x768)
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Stream 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Processor N150 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Storage 2 | — | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 S |
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 Stream 14 2025, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC + 512GB SSD, Gold
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.