Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Stream 14" HD BrightView
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
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" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
The laptop receives mixed feedback: several users praise its value, lightweight design, and speed for basic tasks, but one detailed negative review highlights severe performance degradation and a critical compatibility issue with third-party RAM upgrades that voids the warranty. A few users also note missing accessories like a charger and the inability to support dual monitors. Overall, the product seems adequate for simple use but risky for those needing reliability or specific features.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Fast speed for basic tasks
- Top-notch build quality
- Easy to carry
Cons
- Severe performance degradation over time
- Third-party RAM upgrade compatibility issues
- Warranty voided by third-party modifications
- Missing charger in some units
- No dual monitor support
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Stream 14" HD BrightView | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD 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 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 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★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| 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" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.