HP Folio 14" 1040 G3 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP Folio 14" 1040 G3, Core i5-6200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray

HP Folio 14" 1040 G3, Core i5-6200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray

HP
25 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 Folio 14" 1040 G3, Core i5-6200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray

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
22
Apple
99
Developer
HP
19
Apple
98
Business
HP
29
Apple
97
Compact
HP
42
Apple
93
Student
HP
44
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
6
Apple
88
Creator
HP
8
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
5
Apple
61

Specifications

HP Folio 14" 1040 G3Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5-6200UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
2,994
43,841
Cores—16★
Frequency2.3 GHz★—
Graphics
GPU—Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size14"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 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—Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 10macOS

Pros & Cons

HP Folio 14" 1040 G3, Core i5-6200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray

  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile

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 Folio 14" 1040 G3, Core i5-6200U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Gray

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

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment