Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3

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 EliteBook 14" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver

HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver

HP
28 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
HP
20
Developer
Apple
98
HP
21
Business
Apple
97
HP
30
Compact
Apple
93
HP
45
Student
Apple
92
HP
57
Ai Llm
Apple
88
HP
6
Creator
Apple
78
HP
8
Gaming
Apple
61
HP
6

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP EliteBook 14" 840 G3
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★i5-6300U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
3,197
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.4 GHz★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel HD Graphics 520
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
859
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★128 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★1366 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—3★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Ethernet—10/100/1000Mbps
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.77 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 10 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" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver

  • Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong portability (71st percentile)
  • Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %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