Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
93 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
Microsoft
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This compact laptop is praised for its ease of setup, lightweight design, and reliable performance for basic tasks like word processing and web browsing. Users appreciate the touchscreen and fingerprint power button, though some note minor issues with screen brightness on battery, small screen size for forms, and occasional audio crackling. Overall, it's seen as a great value for students and casual users.
Pros
- Easy setup and data transfer
- Lightweight and portable design
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Touchscreen functionality
- Fingerprint power button
Cons
- Screen brightness dim on battery
- Small screen size for forms
- Audio crackling issue
- Non-universal charger
- Odd arrow key design
Ease of setup 3
Portability 5
Performance 6
Build quality 4
Battery life 4
Screen quality 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1235U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 18★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | ARM Mali-T604 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1536 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | 802.11ax |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.13 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max 2026, 128GB, 8TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" XK1-00011 2023, Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Sandstone
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Max
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
