Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G5
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G5, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G5, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Based on the Q&A, this HP EliteBook features a fast 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD and is in excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A). However, the screen is not touch-enabled, there is no optical drive, and it is not suitable for high-end gaming. Overall, it is a capable business laptop with limitations for multimedia and gaming.
Pros
- Fast 256 GB M.2 NVMe SSD
- Excellent cosmetic condition (Grade A)
- Good for business use
Cons
- No touch-enabled screen
- No optical drive
- Not suitable for high-end gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 8550U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| 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★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| 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 | Thunderbolt via USB-Type C |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G5, Core i7-8550U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.