Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Victus 15
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP Victus 15 2021, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
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 Victus 15 2021, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
The HP Victus 15 Gaming Laptop generally receives positive feedback for its gaming performance and port selection, but battery life during gaming and customization options for the backlit keyboard draw some questions. Users appreciate the inclusion of USB-C and HDMI 2.1 for external connectivity. However, the lack of definitive answers on warranty and battery duration leaves some uncertainty.
Pros
- Good gaming performance
- USB-C and HDMI 2.1 ports
- Multiple USB-A ports
- 16GB DDR4 RAM included
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Uncertain battery life during gaming
- Unclear backlit keyboard customization
- No warranty details provided
- No power-saving mode info
- RAM upgrade support unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Victus 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.31 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 70 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 Victus 15 2021, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4050, Black
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.