Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Silver 2026
Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 18★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple 40-Core GPU★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Silver 2026
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average gpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max Silver 20260.014score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20250.022score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.