Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" 512 GB

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 Book 13.5" 512 GB, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" 512 GB, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

Microsoft
40 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 Book 13.5" 512 GB, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Microsoft
47
Developer
Apple
98
Microsoft
36
Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
50
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
63
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
65
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Microsoft
13
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
18
Gaming
Apple
61
Microsoft
5

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Book 13.5" 512 GB
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 6600U
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
3,411
Cores16★2
Frequency—2.6 GHz★
L3 Cache—4 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel HD Graphics 520
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
859
Typeintegrated★—
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"13.5"
Resolution3024 px★3000 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
USB Ports—2★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.77 kg
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 10

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 Book 13.5" 512 GB, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver

  • Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
  • Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average port selection (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment