Head to head

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)

MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) leads 5 to 4 on the 9 rankable specs, but HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) costs $300 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Panel: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) lists Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02).
Processor: HP Spectre x360 16 lists Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) lists Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU) (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02).
Memory: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 32GB LPDDR5x (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) lists 24GB unified (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02).
Claimed battery life: HP Spectre x360 16 lists ~10–12 hours mixed productivity (other published figure, not on maker sheet); MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) lists Up to 24 hours video playback (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Size: HP Spectre x360 16 lists 16.0 inches (HP sheet, 2026-09-02); MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) lists 14.2 inches (Apple sheet, 2026-09-02).

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HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

$1,6994 spec wins

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$1,9995 spec wins

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Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 5

Buy the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).

Leads 5 of 9 rankable overall specs; HP Spectre x360 16 takes 4.
Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video playback vs ~10–12 hours mixed productivity
Resolution: 3024 × 1964 vs 2880 × 1800
HP Spectre x360 16 is $300 cheaper. Pay the difference only if claimed battery life matters to you.

Check first: the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) has no touchscreen. the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) has macOS, not Windows. Tick them under deal-breakers if that rules it out.

4 HP Spectre x360 169 rankable of 29 specsMacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) 5

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No touchscreenrow
No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.
Clear:HP Spectre x360 16 · Yes (Pen & Touch enabled)Trips:MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) · No
RAM cannot be upgradedrow
The memory you buy today is the memory you keep.
Trips:HP Spectre x360 16 · No (soldered)Trips:MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) · No (soldered)
macOS, not Windowsrow
Windows-only software such as some CAD, games and corporate VPN clients needs a workaround.
Clear:HP Spectre x360 16 · Windows 11 HomeTrips:MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) · macOS
Over 4 lb (1.8 kg)row
Heavy in a backpack on a daily commute.
Trips:HP Spectre x360 16 · 4.30 lbClear:MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) · 3.5 lb

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

4 of 4 differ

Panel≠

2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass

Apple

Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED

Processor≠

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

Apple

Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)

Memory

32GB LPDDR5x

Apple

24GB unified

Claimed battery life

~10–12 hours mixed productivity

Apple

Up to 24 hours video playback

Commuter Portability & Lap Comfort Check

Real-world travel weight including chargers, bag fit, and lap thermals.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

Backpack Sleeve Compatibility

Standard laptop bag sleeve

Apple

Fits standard 14" backpack laptop compartments

Lap Ergonomics & Vent Placement

Bottom intake vents can choke and heat up your lap when used on beds or couches.

Standard hinge exhaust

Apple

Side intake vents with rear exhaust; rare fan ramp on lap

Total Travel Weight (Chassis + Charger)

Always factor in the power adapter when calculating commuter bag weight.

Standard carry weight

Apple

3.50 lb laptop + 70W/96W brick = ~4.3 lb total carry

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

HP: What to watch for

Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Regular cleaning, firmware updates, and standard care are recommended to preserve longevity.

Apple: What to watch for

Ergonomics
Sharp front perimeter chassis edge can press into wrists.
Typing on high desks without a wrist rest causes the machined aluminum palm rest edge to dig noticeably into wrists over long coding sessions.

HP Spectre x360 16$1,6994 wins

MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)$1,9995 wins

Display Performance Build & input Ports Battery Software

27 of 29 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Display

7 differences

Display specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Size	16.0 inches (wins this row: higher)	14.2 inches
Panel	2.8K OLED Touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass	Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED
Resolution	2880 × 1800	3024 × 1964 (wins this row: higher)
Refresh rate	120 Hz VRR	120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessNot on the official sheet	400 nits SDR / 500 nits HDR	1,000 nits SDR / 1,600 nits HDR peak (wins this row: higher)
Color	100% DCI-P3, Low Blue Light	P3 wide color, True Tone
Touchscreen	Yes (Pen & Touch enabled) (wins this row: has it)	No

Performance

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Performance specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Apple M4 Pro (12-core CPU)
Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics + optional NVIDIA RTX 4050	16-core Apple GPU (unified)
Memory	32GB LPDDR5x (wins this row: higher)	24GB unified
RAM upgradable	No (soldered)	No (soldered)
Storage	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	512GB SSD
Storage upgradable	Yes (1× M.2 slot) (wins this row: has it)	No (soldered)

Build & input

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Build & input specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Weight	4.30 lb (1.95 kg)	3.5 lb (1.6 kg) (wins this row: lower)
Thickness	19.8 mm	15.5 mm (wins this row: lower)
Materials	Sandblasted CNC Aluminum	Aluminum unibody
Keyboard	Full-size backlit nightfall black keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Trackpad	Haptic glass trackpad	Force Touch, large
Webcam	HP Wide Vision 9MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction	12MP Center Stage
Speakers	Quad speakers tuned by Poly Studio with Audio Boost	Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers

Ports

5 differences

Ports specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Thunderbolt / USB-C	2× Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C + 1× USB-A	3× Thunderbolt 5
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
SD card	No	SDXC
MagSafe	No	MagSafe 3
Headphone jack	Yes (3.5 mm combo)	Yes (3.5 mm)
Charger	100W USB Type-C power adapter	70W USB-C + MagSafe 3

Battery

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Battery specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Claimed battery lifeNot on the official sheet	~10–12 hours mixed productivity	Up to 24 hours video playback (wins this row: higher)

Software

2 differences

Software specifications. Middle column is HP Spectre x360 16 (2024), right column is MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	macOS
Repairability	Medium (accessible SSD and Wi-Fi card)	Low (soldered memory/storage)

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) source MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

Versatile 2-in-1 convertible laptop with 2.8K OLED touchscreen and 360-degree geared hinge.

Stunning 2.8K 120Hz OLED 360° convertible touch display
Included rechargeable tilt pen with magnetic attachment
9MP AI camera with night vision and auto-framing

What you give up

Heavy for one-handed tablet use
Battery life decreases in high-refresh OLED mode

Full HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) specs →

Pick this one if

MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)

Compact pro laptop with Apple M4 Pro chip, 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, and up to 24 hours battery life.

Unmatched performance per watt with whisper-quiet cooling
120Hz ProMotion mini-LED screen reaching 1,600 nits HDR
Complete port selection including HDMI 2.1 and SDXC slot

What you give up

Memory and storage are soldered and non-upgradable
No touch screen or pencil support

Full MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) specs →

Best for each use

Travel

In a bag every day: weight, battery, a screen you can read on a train

For travel, buy the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro).

Leads 4 of 4 rankable travel specs.
Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video playback vs ~10–12 hours mixed productivity
Weight: 3.5 lb vs 4.30 lb
HP Spectre x360 16 is $300 cheaper. Pay the difference only if claimed battery life matters to you.

Heavy work

Video, 3D, compiles or games: CPU, GPU, memory and panel quality

Too close to call on heavy work from the spec sheets. Only memory is rankable here.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Apple M4 Pro
Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics + optional NVIDIA RTX 4050 vs 16-core Apple GPU

Longevity

Keep it five years: upgradable parts, repairability, ports without dongles

Too close to call on longevity from the spec sheets. Only storage upgradable is rankable here.

Repairability: Medium vs Low
Thunderbolt / USB-C: 2× Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C + 1× USB-A vs 3× Thunderbolt 5

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) spec sheet MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) ↗ · MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the HP Spectre x360 16 or the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)?

HP Spectre x360 16 costs $300 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the HP Spectre x360 16 or MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)?

MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro) has this deal-breaker: no touchscreen. No pen or touch input for marking up PDFs or sketching.

Which is better for travel, the HP Spectre x360 16 or the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro)?

For travel, buy the MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro). Leads 4 of 4 rankable travel specs. Claimed battery life: Up to 24 hours video playback vs ~10–12 hours mixed productivity

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 29 specs tracked here, 20 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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