Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its value, features, and suitability for heavy SaaS use, others report serious issues like random shutdowns after an hour of use and a non-functional trackpad. A significant concern is that HP's technical support could not recognize the serial number, making warranty service impossible. Overall, the laptop seems to offer good performance when it works, but quality control and support are major drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good for heavy SaaS use
- Lots of features
- Reliable in high-budget environments
Cons
- Random shutdowns after 1 hour of use
- Non-functional trackpad
- HP support cannot recognize serial number
- Warranty service impossible
- Quality control issues
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 800 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 56 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.