Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Dune 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Dune 2024
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. Users praise its portability, fast performance, and good battery life for everyday tasks, but significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, especially with Adobe Creative Suite and printer drivers. Verified buyers highlight both excellent value and frustrating crashes, making it a risky choice for specialized workflows.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent portability and lightweight design
- Good battery life for all-day use
- Smooth operation and quick startup
- Great build quality
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Creative Suite crashes and freezes
- Printer driver installation issues
- Syncing problems with other devices
- Program installation difficulties
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
The 14" MacBook Pro (M5, Space Black) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its exceptional performance, build quality, and value, especially when bought through B&H Photo. The only minor criticisms are its weight and a delivery issue, but overall it is highly recommended for power users.
Pros
- Exceptional performance
- Great build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and reliable
- Excellent keyboard
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Delivery issue
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe 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 and Vivid | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Dune 2024
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.