Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-42030 Black 2024

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-42030 Black 2024

Microsoft
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
100 Overall Score

Scores

Business
Microsoft
81
Apple
99
Entertainment
Microsoft
74
Apple
99
Student
Microsoft
84
Apple
99
Compact
Microsoft
86
Apple
94
Developer
Microsoft
73
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Microsoft
29
Apple
90
Creator
Microsoft
33
Apple
79
Gaming
Microsoft
9
Apple
61

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-42030Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100Apple M4 Max
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
43,903
Cores1016
Frequency3.4 GHz
L3 Cache6 MB
Graphics
GPU*Qualcomm AdrenoApple (40-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
59
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 11 TB8 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size13.8"14.2"
Resolution2304 px3024 px
PanelIPSMini-LED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness600 nits1600 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23
USB Ports10
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4 x 2Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3
EthernetNone
Physical
Weight1.34 kg1.60 kg
Battery72 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-42030 Black 2024

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average gpu (24th 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong ram (97th percentile)97th %ile

Verdict

Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment