Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Apple's MacBook Pro 14" M4 excels in portability at 1.55 kg and features a superior Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600 nits brightness, ideal for creative professionals. Its M4 chip delivers exceptional efficiency with 24-hour battery life, though limited to 512GB storage. HP's Spectre x360 16 offers a larger 16-inch OLED touchscreen, double the storage (1 TB), and Intel's 16-core processor for multi-threaded workloads, but weighs 2.19 kg and manages only 12 hours per charge. The MacBook excels for professionals prioritizing portability and video work, while the Spectre suits those needing larger workspace, Windows software, and expandable storage. At similar prices, choose the MacBook for power-to-weight efficiency or the HP for screen size and versatility.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 2.19 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | CNC aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 357 x 248 x 19.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours wireless web | Up to 12 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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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 Spectre x360 16 (2024)
Pros
- Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
- Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
- Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A
Cons
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
- Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
- Premium price for the configuration
- Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros
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