Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs HP 255 G8 15.6"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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HP 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
HP
46 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
HP 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | HP 255 G8 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.72 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
HP 255 G8 15.6" 2024, Ryzen 5 5500U, 64GB, 512GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average port selection (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.
