HP 17.3" HP vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP 17.3" HP, Ryzen 5 7430U, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, Silver

HP 17.3" HP, Ryzen 5 7430U, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, Silver

HP
35 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP 17.3" HP, Ryzen 5 7430U, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, Silver

No customer feedback yet

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

Scores

Entertainment
HP
26
Apple
99
Developer
HP
45
Apple
98
Business
HP
28
Apple
97
Compact
HP
22
Apple
93
Student
HP
35
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
26
Apple
88
Creator
HP
21
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
12
Apple
61

Specifications

HP 17.3" HPApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 7430UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,025
43,841
Cores616★
Frequency2.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,270
17,798
Type—integrated★
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Storage 21 TB★—
Display
Size17.3"14.2"
Resolution1600 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight2.19 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP 17.3" HP, Ryzen 5 7430U, 64GB, 2TB SSD + 1TB, Silver

  • Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average affordability (26th percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment