Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. While praised for its portability, speed, and build quality, significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, particularly with Adobe products and printer drivers. Verified buyers report freezing during photo editing and trouble installing programs, though some find it excellent for personal use and fast delivery.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight design
- Fast performance and quick startup
- Good battery life for daily use
- Great build quality
- Works well with USB-C dock
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw freezing
- Printer driver installation issues
- Trouble installing programs
- Syncing problems with other devices
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 28 specs.