The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is more suitable for those who need high performance, especially for 3D rendering, machine learning, engineering tasks, or video editing, with its better screen and more powerful processor and GPU. It also has a much longer battery life and higher-quality speakers and webcam. However, it is less portable due to its slightly heavier weight and is much more expensive. On the other hand, the HP 15" Laptop is more budget-friendly and has a number pad if that's a priority. It's more portable due to being lighter, but it offers lower performance overall, which might not be suitable for intensive tasks and has a shorter battery life. Choose the Apple MacBook Pro if performance and screen quality are crucial, and the HP 15" if you need something more affordable and portable for basic tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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 15" Laptop
The HP 15" Laptop has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023).
Key differences
General Use
8.2/10
6.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) outperforms the HP 15" Laptop in CPU and graphics capabilities, providing smoother multitasking and heavier application usage, along with a higher-quality screen, translating to superior image and video clarity. Additionally, its longer battery life means you can use it for more extended periods without charging; however, the HP 15" offers a larger screen and a keyboard with a number pad, which some may find more comfortable for data entry and general use.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.9/10
4.5/10
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
8.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 15" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with its 10-core GPU and high-refresh-rate Mini LED display is well-suited for 3D tasks, but keep in mind that many popular games are not compatible with MacOS. Conversely, the HP 15" Laptop, which runs Windows, can handle a wider variety of games, but its basic Intel UHD Graphics and standard refresh rate screen mean its 3D gaming performance is just fair.
Engineering and Design
8.1/10
6.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's superior screen quality with Mini LED technology, coupled with the performance of the Apple M3 processor and integrated GPU, makes it better suited for engineering and design tasks over the HP 15" Laptop, which has a standard IPS screen and a less powerful Intel i3 processor with UHD Graphics. While the MacBook Pro 14 ensures richer visuals and more robust performance for complex tasks, the HP 15" is more budget-friendly but with compromises in processing power, graphics, and display quality making it less ideal for demanding engineering software.
Content Creation
8.4/10
6.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for content creation, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.2/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for software development, while the HP 15" Laptop is only fair.
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
6.3/10
14.2in
SIZE
15.6in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the HP 15" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high-resolution display, which provides crisp and detailed images, coupled with excellent brightness and wide color gamuts that ensure precise color representation, crucial for design work. However, its screen falls short for 3D purposes because its refresh rate, which is vital for smoothly rendering fast-moving images, isn’t as high as specialized gaming or 3D laptops. The HP 15" Laptop, offering fair screen quality, has a decent display for everyday tasks and engineering but doesn't match the MacBook's brightness or color accuracy, and for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rate hampers the ability to display quick motion effectively.
Battery
17.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 hours of battery life. The HP 15" Laptop has 6 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
15.6in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability, while the HP 15" 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 (Late 2023) has best in class build quality, while the HP 15" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,499
$378
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,499 and the HP 15" Laptop costs $378.
"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."
"Chances are high that the HP 15 is one of the first laptops to pop up when you search for an inexpensive notebook. Indeed, its price tag is very tempting for many, and of course, this is the reason for its popularity. However, the HP 15" suffers from poor performance due to low power consumption. On the bright side, one of the good things about it is the port selection. On the inside, this includes two SODIMM slots for memory, an M.2 PCIe x4 slot for storage, and a SATA drive bay. However, the TN panel, and mediocre input devices are not ideal."
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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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