Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
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
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| 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 | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.67 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.