Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the MacBook Pro M4, praising its portability and performance as a photo editing workstation when paired with an external monitor. One reviewer upgraded from an older iMac and found the setup comfortable and effective. Another noted the laptop arrived in perfect condition and earlier than expected, though a backorder delay was initially concerning.
Pros
- Portable and powerful
- Great for photo editing
- Comfortable setup
- Perfect condition on arrival
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Backorder delay
- No info on keyboard backlight
- No info on extended warranty
- Memory not mentioned as upgradable
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
The Microsoft Surface Laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, performance, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users appreciate the sleek design, lightweight feel, and overall speed for everyday tasks. However, several reviews mention significant drawbacks such as battery life lasting only 2-3 hours, charging issues, keyboard registration problems, and overheating. A few users also noted cosmetic flaws like missing rubber feet or a persistent refurbished sticker. Despite these issues, most recommend it for office work, school, and light gaming.
Pros
- Sleek aesthetic design
- Lightweight and portable
- High-quality metal build
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Excellent touchscreen
Cons
- Short battery life (2-3 hours)
- Charging issues reported
- Keyboard key registration problems
- Overheating tendencies
- Missing or faulty rubber feet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 1035G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | Mini DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 3 Platinum 2019
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.