Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 255 G8 15.6"

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 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver

HP 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver

HP
46 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 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
HP
43
Developer
Apple
98
HP
55
Business
Apple
97
HP
51
Compact
Apple
93
HP
49
Student
Apple
92
HP
61
Ai Llm
Apple
88
HP
26
Creator
Apple
78
HP
24
Gaming
Apple
61
HP
15

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP 255 G8 15.6"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
12,568
Cores16★6
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★AMD Radeon Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
1,970
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15.6"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet—Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.72 kg
Battery72 Wh★41 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 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average port selection (31st 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 16 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment