Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 15.6 HD Touch
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP 15.6 HD Touch, Core i3-1315U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural 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 15.6 HD Touch, Core i3-1315U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15.6 HD Touch | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1315U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 10 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 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★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3840 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 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 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 15.6 HD Touch, Core i3-1315U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
- Below average port selection (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.