Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP OMEN Transcend 14 2025, Ultra 9-285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
What Buyers Say
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
HP OMEN Transcend 14 2025, Ultra 9-285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP OMEN Transcend 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.68 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 71 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
HP OMEN Transcend 14 2025, Ultra 9-285H, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070, Shadow Black
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (27th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.