Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024

Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 Ocean 2025

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 Ocean 2025

Microsoft
63 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.

Pros
  • Blazing fast performance
  • Excellent for photo and video editing
  • Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
  • Lightweight and compact for travel
  • Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
  • RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
  • Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
👍 Performance 6
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Upgrade from intel 3
👍 Shipping speed 2
👍 Travel suitability 2
🤔 Ram upgrade 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 Ocean 2025

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

The laptop offers a 512GB UFS storage and an impressive battery life of up to 23 hours. It also features a touch screen display and Bluetooth support, along with unspecified security features. Overall, users appreciate the long battery life and storage capacity.

Pros
  • 512GB UFS storage
  • Up to 23 hours battery life
  • Touch screen display
  • Bluetooth support
  • Security features
👍 Storage capacity 1
👍 Battery life 1
👍 Touch screen 1
👍 Bluetooth support 1
👍 Security features 1

Scores

Business
Apple
98
Microsoft
68
Student
Apple
98
Microsoft
71
Entertainment
Apple
96
Microsoft
60
Developer
Apple
95
Microsoft
61
Compact
Apple
91
Microsoft
75
Creator
Apple
75
Microsoft
26
Ai Llm
Apple
71
Microsoft
20
Gaming
Apple
57
Microsoft
7

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 ProMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432
Processor
CPUApple M4 Pro★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
37,975
No data
Cores12★8
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (16-Core)★Integrated Qualcomm Adreno Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
11,417
59
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—48 GB★
VRAM TypeUnifiedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM48 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Storage 11 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"13"
Resolution3024 px★1920 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMINone
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg1.23 kg★
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024

  • Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 Ocean 2025

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average gpu (29th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment