HP OMEN 16 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black

HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black

HP
63 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 OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black

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
67
Apple
99
Developer
HP
78
Apple
98
Business
HP
54
Apple
97
Compact
HP
44
Apple
93
Student
HP
55
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
54
Apple
88
Gaming
HP
84
Apple
61
Creator
HP
82
Apple
78

Specifications

HP OMEN 16Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i9 14900HXApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,513
43,841
Cores1616
Frequency2.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache36 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR7System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness300 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut62.5% sRGB100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports3★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
Physical
Weight2.46 kg1.60 kg★
Battery70 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average reliability (33rd 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 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.

HP OMEN 16 Better at:

GamingCreator

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment