Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Dragonfly G4 13.5"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Dragonfly G4 13.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 68 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.