Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Thunderobot Storm 17 18"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
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Thunderobot Storm 17 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, Black
Thunderobot
56 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, Black
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Thunderobot Storm 17 18" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 18" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 53 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 18", Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB SSD, 5080, Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.