Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
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HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
HP
28 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
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. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Ecosystem integration 1
Customer service 3
Shipping experience 1
Ease of use 1
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Athlon Gold 3150U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.74 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black0.013score per dollar
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HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver0.044score per dollar
HP 255 15.6" 2Q0G3UT#ABA 2021, Athlon Gold 3150U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Dark Ash Silver offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.