Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
56 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Microsoft
62
Developer
Apple
96
Microsoft
57
Business
Apple
96
Microsoft
64
Compact
Apple
90
Microsoft
59
Student
Apple
87
Microsoft
56
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Microsoft
24
Creator
Apple
76
Microsoft
29
Gaming
Apple
60
Microsoft
19

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
18,398
Cores16★8
Frequency—2.1 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM—16 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 11 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15"
Resolution3024 px★2496 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★600 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports01★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.66 kg
Battery72 Wh★66 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong port selection (71st percentile)
  • Strong gpu (69th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average storage (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment