Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Stream 14
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
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 Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
This HP 14-inch laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its value, performance, and portability. Users praise its fast setup, smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM, and lightweight design ideal for students. However, a critical verified review reports a battery life issue and a serious discrepancy: the laptop's HP website scan shows 4GB RAM, not the advertised 16GB, with unhelpful seller support. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by this significant concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Lightweight and portable design
- Smooth multitasking with 16GB RAM
- Easy setup out of the box
Cons
- Battery life not as advertised
- RAM discrepancy (4GB vs 16GB)
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
- Limited internal storage (128GB eMMC)
- Unhelpful seller support for issues
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Stream 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Celeron N4120 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 62.5 percent sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | — | HDMI |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.47 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
HP Stream 14 2024, Celeron N4120, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 128GB eMMC, Rose Gold
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (77th percentile)
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average storage (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.