Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025

Microsoft
75 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip is widely praised for its blazing performance, especially for demanding tasks like video editing and heavy multitasking. Users love the stunning display and solid build quality, with many noting it's the best laptop they've used. However, a few criticisms include the unattractive camera notch and the high price, though discounts make it more appealing. Overall, it's a top-tier professional machine with minor aesthetic drawbacks.

Pros
  • Blazing fast performance
  • Stunning display quality
  • Solid build quality
  • Excellent for video editing
  • Great value with discounts
Cons
  • Ugly camera notch
  • High price without discounts
  • Overkill for basic tasks
👍 Performance 5
👍 Display quality 2
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Value for money 2
👎 Camera notch 1
🤔 Price 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025

85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews

Users are very satisfied with this 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.

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

Scores

Developer
Apple
96
Microsoft
80
Ai Llm
Apple
90
Microsoft
33
Entertainment
Apple
86
Microsoft
74
Business
Apple
80
Microsoft
77
Student
Apple
78
Microsoft
79
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
35
Compact
Apple
56
Microsoft
71
Gaming
Apple
53
Microsoft
20

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Processor
CPUApple M4 Max★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
No data
Cores16★12
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno GPU
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
59
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM128 GB★64 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size16.2"15"
Resolution3456 px★2496 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★600 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3sRGB
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5USB4
HDMIHDMI—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight2.20 kg1.66 kg★
Battery100 Wh★66 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average portability (11th percentile)11th %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025

  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average gpu (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max

Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Better at:

Compact