Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6

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 Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
56 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 Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Microsoft
63
Developer
Apple
98
Microsoft
53
Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
59
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
59
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
62
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Microsoft
21
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
28
Gaming
Apple
61
Microsoft
17

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Laptop 15" 6
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
21,825
Cores16★14
Frequency—1.7 GHz★
L3 Cache—18 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
5,484
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"15"
Resolution3024 px★2496 px
PanelMini-LED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3sRGB, and Enhanced
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★2
USB Ports—1★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★1.70 kg
Battery72 Wh★47 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Pro

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 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
  • Strong gpu (69th percentile)
  • Below average ram (21st percentile)
  • Below average storage (24th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (34th percentile)

Pricing

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

No current pricing available

Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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