Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
Buy the MacBook Pro M4 Max if you do heavy photo or video editing, AI work, or development and need a machine that won't flinch at 4K timelines or local LLMs.
Grab the Surface Laptop if you want a lightweight Windows machine with all-day battery and a touchscreen for basic productivity, browsing, and streaming.
Key Differences
- The M4 Max's GPU benchmark score is 17,798 vs the Surface's 59. That's not a typo. If you do any rendering, video editing, or gaming, the MacBook is in a completely different universe.
- You get 64GB of RAM and 4TB of NVMe storage on the MacBook vs 16GB and 512GB on the Surface. The MacBook is built for heavy multitasking and massive file libraries, while the Surface will choke on serious workloads.
- The MacBook's display is Mini-LED with 1600 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Surface has a standard IPS panel at 400 nits and 60Hz. Watching HDR content or working outdoors, the difference is night and day.
- Battery life is the Surface's one real win. Owners report up to 23 hours on a charge, which crushes the MacBook for all-day portability. But you're trading raw power for that endurance.
- Customer sentiment is telling: MacBook owners rave about performance and value with zero major gripes, while Surface owners mostly praise the battery and touchscreen. The Surface has more reviews (813 vs 33), but the MacBook's 5.0 rating vs 4.7 says a lot.
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
The laptop offers a 512GB UFS storage and an impressive battery life of up to 23 hours. It also features a touch screen display and Bluetooth support, along with unspecified security features. Overall, users appreciate the long battery life and storage capacity.
Pros
- 512GB UFS storage
- Up to 23 hours battery life
- Touch screen display
- Bluetooth support
- Security features
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
