Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition receives mixed feedback. Users praise its portability, fast performance, and good battery life for everyday tasks, but significant issues with the ARM processor cause software incompatibility, especially with Adobe Creative Suite and printer drivers. Verified buyers highlight both excellent value and frustrating crashes, making it a risky choice for specialized workflows.
Pros
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent portability and lightweight design
- Good battery life for all-day use
- Smooth operation and quick startup
- Great build quality
Cons
- ARM processor software incompatibility
- Adobe Creative Suite crashes and freezes
- Printer driver installation issues
- Syncing problems with other devices
- Program installation difficulties
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
The MacBook Air M4 is overwhelmingly praised for its speed, lightweight design, and seamless setup. Users upgrading from older Macs find it a worthy replacement, with many highlighting the excellent value and fast shipping. A few Q&A details clarify connectivity and battery life, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Lightning-fast performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup and data transfer
- Excellent value for money
- Fast shipping and delivery
Cons
- No USB4 support (Thunderbolt 4 only)
- Battery life varies with usage
- Standard charger is slower (35W)
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 15.3" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 1.51 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Starlight
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.