Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface 13.8" EP2-06079
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface 13.8" EP2-06079, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
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 13.8" EP2-06079, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface 13.8" EP2-06079 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 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 13.8" EP2-06079, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Graphite
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.