HP 17 CN vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

HP 17 CN, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

HP 17 CN, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

HP
33 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 CN, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, 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
30
Apple
99
Developer
HP
41
Apple
98
Business
HP
31
Apple
97
Compact
HP
21
Apple
93
Student
HP
41
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
20
Apple
88
Creator
HP
20
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
12
Apple
61

Specifications

HP 17 CNApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1355UApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
13,815
43,841
Cores1016★
Frequency3.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size17.3"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 Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI1 x HDMI1x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight2.27 kg1.60 kg★
Battery45 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP 17 CN, Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

  • Strong ram (67th percentile)
  • Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average port selection (28th percentile)
  • 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 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment