Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP Laptop 17

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
HP Laptop 17
HP Laptop 17

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP Laptop 17. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

HP Laptop 17 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 17 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

ample storage capacity

decent battery life

includes numeric keypad

average build quality

mediocre graphics card

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and HP Laptop 17
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. HP Laptop 17 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 40.07 cm x 25.78 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 2.08 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Jet black (cover and base), starry black keyboard frame
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable))
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 1600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP TrueVision
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8821CE-M
Features - Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10.25 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode + Windows 11 License (may come preloaded with Windows 11) - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers McAfee LiveSafe (30 days subscription), Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display HP Laptop 17
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45W Smart AC Adapter
Features - HP Fast Charge
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - cn0041na
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