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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you need strong performance for tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, or software development, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is a solid choice but at a higher cost and with a heavier form factor. If your use is more centered around general tasks like browsing, office applications, or streaming, the HP 14" Laptop may serve you well with the added benefit of lower cost and easier portability. The MacBook Pro also offers a longer battery life, which is beneficial if you're often on the move, while the HP 14" is more practical for travel due to its smaller size and lighter weight. Choose the MacBook if performance and battery are priorities, or the HP for affordability and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.8
6.7
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
477.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is superior for general use due to its higher-end CPU, greater RAM, and excellent screen quality, offering better overall performance and a more vivid display experience, though it is larger and heavier, slightly reducing portability. In comparison, the HP 14" Laptop provides fair performance for general use with a mid-range CPU and adequate RAM, with a decent screen, and is more portable due to its smaller size and weight, but it has a shorter battery life and lower screen color accuracy, which could affect user experience in color-sensitive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4
5.8
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 comes with a dedicated GPU and a high-quality screen, making it suitable for 3D tasks, but its refresh rate and the fact that many games don't run on macOS limit its gaming potential. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop may have a more compatible operating system for a wider range of games and a sufficient GPU for fair gaming performance, but its screen quality and refresh rate might not be as high as the MacBook's, making it less ideal for more graphic-intensive gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
7.5
6.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) offers a stronger CPU, a dedicated GPU, more RAM, and a higher-quality screen, which are significant for demanding engineering and design tasks, while the HP 14" Laptop has a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, which may limit performance for intensive applications. The MacBook also has a larger, higher-resolution display, enhancing visual clarity for design work, but it's heavier and less portable than the lighter HP 14" Laptop, which may be a consideration for users who prioritize mobility.
Content Creation
8.0
7.0
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" 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
7.9
6.8
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is good for software development, while the HP 14" 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
7.8
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a high-resolution display that makes it ideal for general use and demanding design tasks, offering crisp visuals and a wide color range for precise work in engineering and design. While it excels in screen clarity and color accuracy, its typical refresh rate limits its suitability for 3D applications where smoother motion is crucial. Conversely, the HP 14" Laptop, with its more modest display, maintains sufficient clarity and color accuracy for general use and basic design work, but falls short for immersive gaming and 3D experiences where higher refresh rates and resolutions are key.
Battery
12.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
6.0
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has best in class build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Cost
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$425
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$500
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The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $446 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $425.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$446 | $425 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.64'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.68" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-9750H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 41 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3072 x 1920 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 477 nits | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720P | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 4 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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