HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
The HP Stream 14" HD BrightView laptop receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its affordability, battery life, and adequate performance for basic tasks like browsing and streaming, a significant number of complaints focus on the restrictive Windows S Mode and pre-installed McAfee software, which can be difficult to remove and cause performance issues. One user also reported overheating. Overall, it is seen as a good value for simple, everyday use, but potential buyers should be aware of the software limitations and the need to switch out of S Mode for full functionality.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good battery life
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Lightweight and portable
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Restrictive Windows S Mode
- Pre-installed McAfee bloatware
- Difficult to switch out of S Mode
- Overheating issues
- Low screen resolution (1366x768)
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP Stream N4120 14" | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 160 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 S | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (21st 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
Pricing
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
