Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP OMEN MAX 16-ah0043dx
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP OMEN MAX 16-ah0043dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, 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 MAX 16-ah0043dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Shadow Black
The HP OMEN MAX 16-ah0043dx is a high-performance gaming laptop with a 16" WQXGA OLED display and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. Users appreciate its powerful specs for AAA gaming, but note the weight of 6.10 lbs and limited battery life during gaming. RAM is upgradeable beyond 32GB, and it supports external monitors at high resolutions.
Pros
- Powerful NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU
- 16" WQXGA OLED display
- Upgradeable RAM beyond 32GB
- Supports high-resolution external monitors
Cons
- Heavy at 6.10 lbs
- Limited battery life during gaming
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP OMEN MAX 16-ah0043dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 Color Space |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.77 kg |
| Battery | 72 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 MAX 16-ah0043dx 2025, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Shadow Black
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.