Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean

Microsoft
59 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black

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. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer suggesting the Pro model offers similar performance to the Max at a lower price. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with both the product and the purchasing experience.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Fast file processing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Great value for money
  • Smooth and reliable operation
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Ecosystem integration 1
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping experience 1
👍 Ease of use 1

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean

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

Entertainment
Apple
97
Microsoft
56
Business
Apple
95
Microsoft
66
Developer
Apple
94
Microsoft
57
Compact
Apple
91
Microsoft
74
Student
Apple
87
Microsoft
73
Creator
Apple
76
Microsoft
23
Ai Llm
Apple
72
Microsoft
17
Gaming
Apple
59
Microsoft
6

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
21,339
Cores14★8
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (32-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
59
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—48 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM36 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 18 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
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI OutputNone
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 Max 2024, 36GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment