Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Dragonfly G4 13.5"

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
vs
HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue

HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue

HP
60 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

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

HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
HP
61
Developer
Apple
98
HP
62
Business
Apple
97
HP
63
Compact
Apple
93
HP
81
Student
Apple
92
HP
75
Ai Llm
Apple
88
HP
27
Creator
Apple
78
HP
29
Gaming
Apple
61
HP
9

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP Dragonfly G4 13.5"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 1355U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
13,815
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—12 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"13.5"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg0.62 kg★
Battery72 Wh★68 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

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 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, 4TB SSD, Silver

No current pricing available

HP Dragonfly G4 13.5", Core i7-1355U, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Slate Blue

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment