Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

Microsoft
70 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Smooth operation
  • Beautiful display
  • Great battery life
  • Improved keyboard
Cons
  • Shipping delays
  • Minor display issue
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Keyboard 2
👍 Port selection 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

Users are very satisfied with the Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.

Pros
  • Excellent screen brightness
  • Smooth trackpad
  • Great battery life
  • Well-constructed build
  • Magnetic charging port
Cons
  • Printer connectivity issue
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Trackpad 2
👍 Screen brightness 1
👍 Battery life 1
👍 Charging port 1
👎 Printer connectivity 1

Scores

Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
74
Entertainment
Apple
96
Microsoft
69
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
70
Developer
Apple
92
Microsoft
72
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
79
Creator
Apple
73
Microsoft
31
Ai Llm
Apple
68
Microsoft
26
Gaming
Apple
56
Microsoft
17

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
24,809
Cores1012★
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (10-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
59
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15"
Resolution3024 px★2496 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★600 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4USB4
HDMIHDMI—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.50 kg★1.66 kg
Battery72 Wh★66 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Black

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average affordability (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5

Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment