Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13"

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13" 2026, Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13" 2026, Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

Microsoft
58 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.

Pros
  • Powerful performance for heavy tasks
  • Smooth handling of photo and video editing
  • Fast file import and export
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • No significant drawbacks mentioned
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13" 2026, Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Microsoft
63
Developer
Apple
98
Microsoft
56
Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
63
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
71
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
58
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Microsoft
22
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
28
Gaming
Apple
61
Microsoft
8

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13"
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-78-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
22,695
Cores16★12
Frequency—3.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—6 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
3,061
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"13"
Resolution3024 px★2880 px
PanelMini-LEDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★900 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★14 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition 13" 2026, Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite

  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong storage (79th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment