Since you're considering the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the HP 17" Laptop, it's important to evaluate your priorities. The MacBook Pro is more likely to offer higher performance, especially for tasks like video editing or software development, and it will also provide better portability due to its smaller size. However, the HP 17" may be more suitable for activities that benefit from a larger screen, like data analysis or watching movies, and it might be more cost-effective. Keep in mind that the MacBook Pro typically has a longer battery life and a higher build quality, but also comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, if you prefer or require the Windows operating system for compatibility with certain applications, the HP would be the appropriate choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.3/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) outperforms in general use with its robust CPU and high-quality Mini LED screen, coupled with better portability and a longer battery life compared to the HP 17" Laptop, which, although larger and good for general use with its decent CPU and IPS screen, falls short on battery duration and is less portable due to its size and weight.
Gaming and AI
7.0/10
6.2/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in 3D tasks due to its powerful integrated GPU and a high-refresh-rate Mini LED screen, which is also beneficial for smoother visuals in animation and modeling, although it may not support many popular games that are not compatible with MacOS. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop has a moderate integrated GPU that is fair for less demanding games and 3D tasks, with a standard refresh rate screen, but it runs on Windows, which supports a wider variety of games.
Engineering and Design
8.4/10
6.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
5.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) excels in engineering and design due to its superior Apple M2 Pro CPU and GPU, which provide strong performance for computational tasks, and its high-quality Mini LED display with excellent color accuracy and brightness, essential for precision work. In contrast, the HP 17" Laptop offers decent performance with an AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics suitable for less demanding engineering tasks, and its IPS display delivers good screen quality, but it isn't as portable or color-accurate as the MacBook Pro.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.4/10
7.1/10
7.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is very good for software development, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
6.6/10
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 boasts top-notch panel quality, high resolution, and exceptional brightness, making its display excellent for general use and engineering where detail and color accuracy are crucial. For design tasks, it offers a wide range of colors, covering important color gamuts that ensure your designs look precise and vibrant. However, for 3D applications, its standard refresh rate isn't ideal, as smoother on-screen movements are preferred, which are achieved with higher refresh rates typically found in specialized gaming laptops.
Battery
13.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.2in
SIZE
17.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the HP 17" Laptop has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP 17" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,700
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $1,700 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $600.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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