Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
73.1Performance46.9
74.3Display38.4
92.2Battery77.3
53.6Portability55.2
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 74.1 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+26). HP Spectre x360 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 (M4 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 73 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 77
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,509 vs 12,896
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Pro (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Pro 20-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB+33% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,836+58%Top 10% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,509+75%Top 7% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+20% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.95 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+15% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Pro) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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