Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Thunderobot Storm 17
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Thunderobot Storm 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.22 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 53 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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.