Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
66.2Performance42.1
74.3Display35.3
77.1Battery42.9
53Portability38.5
10 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and battery (+34). HP Victus 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 39
- 433% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- 43% higher charging: 200 W vs 140 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+433% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+20% | 2,600 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+64% | 12,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+43% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+86% | 7 h |
| Charging | 140 W | 200 W+43% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg+8% | 2.34 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+29% | 23.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | None |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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