Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed Black 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for professional tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and reliable shipping experience
- Great value for the price
- Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
- Limited to two cooling fans
Performance 5
Value for money 2
Ecosystem integration 2
Shipping experience 3
Cooling 2
Display options 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Ed Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.