Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

Apple
56 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
71 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

No customer feedback yet

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

Compact
Apple
79
Microsoft
70
Student
Apple
60
Microsoft
74
Business
Apple
66
Microsoft
73
Developer
Apple
47
Microsoft
72
Entertainment
Apple
62
Microsoft
69
Creator
Apple
24
Microsoft
31
Ai Llm
Apple
18
Microsoft
26
Gaming
Apple
7
Microsoft
17

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Processor
CPU—Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
24,809
Cores—12★
Frequency3.1 GHz3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Plus Graphics★Qualcomm Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
1,779
59
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR3LPDDR5X★
Storage 1512 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size13.3"15"
Resolution2560 px★2496 px
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—600 nits★
Connectivity
USB-C Ports4★2
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 3 x 4USB4
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.37 kg★1.66 kg
Battery—66 Wh★
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 2017, Core i5, 8GB, 512GB SSD, Space Gray

  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average cpu (27th percentile)

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 (14th percentile)14th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition

Scores 71 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MPXW2 Better at:

Compact

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment