Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3"

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
35 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Microsoft
32
Developer
Apple
98
Microsoft
33
Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
43
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
58
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
40
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Microsoft
14
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
15
Gaming
Apple
61
Microsoft
5

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Pro 7 12.3"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 1065G7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
8,055
Cores16★4
Frequency—1.3 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Plus Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
1,779
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★LPDDR4X
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"12.3"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 5.0
Physical
Weight1.60 kg0.78 kg★
Battery72 Wh★43 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average port selection (25th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment