Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Matte Black
Microsoft
49 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Matte Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x HDMI | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Matte Black
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.