Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 vs HP Envy 16 (2024)
The Verdict
Apple's M4 MacBook Pro 14" excels with its superior Liquid Retina XDR display (1600 nits, mini-LED), exceptional performance efficiency, and impressive 24-hour battery life in a lightweight 1.55kg chassis. HP's Envy 16 counters with a larger 16-inch screen, more storage (1TB vs 512GB), dual Thunderbolt ports, and traditional USB connectivity,advantages for users needing expandability. However, the MacBook's M4 chip delivers better real-world performance per watt, while the Envy's Intel Core Ultra 7 generates more heat and draws faster battery drain (10 hours). Display quality heavily favors Apple's XDR panel over the Envy's standard IPS screen. At $200 less, the HP offers better value for Windows users prioritizing screen real estate and connectivity, but the MacBook Pro 14" M4 provides superior build quality, performance, and display technology that justifies the premium.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 if…
- →16 GB base RAM at no extra cost
- →Excellent battery life up to 24 hours
- →Mini-LED ProMotion display in entry MacBook Pro
Buy the HP Envy 16 (2024) if…
- →Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- →Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- →Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4
Pros
- 16 GB base RAM at no extra cost
- Excellent battery life up to 24 hours
- Mini-LED ProMotion display in entry MacBook Pro
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI and SD
- Quiet, efficient operation under typical load
Cons
- M4 lacks the GPU power of Pro/Max chips
- Storage upgrades remain expensive
- Only two external displays supported on M4
- Design unchanged from previous generation
HP Envy 16 (2024)
Pros
- Optional NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU for creative and light gaming workloads
- Excellent 2.5K 120Hz touchscreen display
- Comprehensive port selection including SD card reader
- User-upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Heavy and bulky for daily portability
- Battery life suffers under GPU load
- Fans get loud during intensive workloads
- Bezel design feels dated next to Spectre line
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | HP Envy 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 2.34 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 358 x 252 x 19.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours wireless web | Up to 10 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | IPS touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB unified | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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