Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro and HP Spectre x360 14 serve different user needs effectively. MacBook Pro dominates with a larger 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3456x2234, 120Hz, 1600 nits), superior M4 Pro performance (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU), and exceptional 24-hour battery life, making it ideal for professionals handling demanding creative workloads. HP Spectre x360 14 offers exceptional portability at 1.36 kg, a stunning 13.5-inch OLED touchscreen (3000x2000, 500 nits), and Windows 11 flexibility, though its 13th Gen Intel i7-1355U and 16 hours battery life lag behind. Both feature 512GB storage as baseline and aluminum construction. MacBook Pro's $2499 price reflects its performance advantage and ecosystem integration, while Spectre x360's $1399 price point delivers solid performance for general productivity and creative tasks on Windows. Choose MacBook Pro for demanding creative professional work, Spectre x360 for balanced portability and Windows compatibility.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro if…
- →Exceptional battery life up to 24 hours
- →Stunning mini-LED XDR display with 1600 nits HDR brightness
- →Class-leading M4 Pro performance and efficiency
Buy the HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- →2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- →Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional battery life up to 24 hours
- Stunning mini-LED XDR display with 1600 nits HDR brightness
- Class-leading M4 Pro performance and efficiency
- Excellent six-speaker sound system
- Wide port selection including HDMI and SD card
Cons
- Very expensive starting price
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg
- RAM and storage not user-upgradeable
- Limited macOS gaming library
HP Spectre x360 14 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3K2K OLED touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
- 2-in-1 convertible form factor with stylus support
- Premium gem-cut aluminum design looks and feels luxurious
- Good 66 Wh battery provides solid endurance
- 5 MP webcam delivers excellent video call quality
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate feels outdated for a premium 2023 laptop
- Gets warm during sustained workloads due to thin chassis
- OLED display may be prone to burn-in over time
- Limited to integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics
- Expensive at $1399 starting price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro | HP Spectre x360 14 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.36 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum unibody, gem-cut design |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 299 x 220 x 16.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours wireless web | Up to 16 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 66 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | OLED touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 3000 x 2000 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU | 10-core (2P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1355U |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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