HP
HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB
Core Ultra 7 · 64GB · 2024
83
/ 100
From $2,399
VS
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB wins by 15
Apple
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB
M5 Max · 32GB
98
/ 100
From $3,899
Specdex verdict
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB lands at 83 and MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB at 98. That puts MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB ahead by 15 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB if…
- ✓M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- ✓Larger unified memory ceiling
- ✓Improved ray-tracing iGPU
HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB 83
vs 98 MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB
Score breakdown
HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB
83 cpu 83
gpu 78
display 86
battery 73
portability 92
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB
98 cpu 98
gpu 96
display 92
battery 96
portability 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB | MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 | — |
| RAM | ▲ 64GB | 32GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 Max |
| OS | — | macOS 16 |
HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB
Pros
- +M5 generation perf-per-watt leader
- +Larger unified memory ceiling
- +Improved ray-tracing iGPU
Cons
- −macOS-only
- −Memory non-upgradable
- −High-end configs expensive
FAQ: HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB vs MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB
Which is better, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB? +
MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 15. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB worth the price? +
At $2,399, HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in portability.
Is MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB worth the price? +
At $3,899, MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does HP EliteBook 840 G11 · 64GB or MacBook Pro 16 M5 Max · 32GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.