Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
The Surface Laptop 2024 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sleek design, powerful performance, and exceptional battery life exceeding 15 hours. Users praise the fast processor, vibrant display, and instant face unlock, though a notable issue with touchpad stuttering is mentioned. Overall, it is seen as a strong competitor to MacBooks, ideal for students and professionals.
Pros
- Sleek and modern design
- Powerful processor performance
- Exceptional battery life over 15 hours
- Vibrant and sharp display
- Instant face unlock
Cons
- Touchpad stuttering issue
- Limited color options (ugly black noted)
- Unanswered Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Platinum
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.