Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB 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 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
This laptop features a 2 TB SSD and 32GB of memory, making it well-suited for multitasking and gaming. It comes with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit pre-installed and is available in Grade A refurbished condition, ensuring excellent cosmetic quality. Users appreciate the ample storage and memory, though the graphics card's gaming performance is questioned.
Pros
- Large 2 TB SSD storage
- 32 GB memory for multitasking
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
- Grade A refurbished condition
Cons
- Graphics card gaming performance uncertain
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1145G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 2.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.46 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 G8 2020, Core i5-1145G7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Silver
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.