Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro 16-inch with M4 Pro chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its blazing performance, stunning display, and excellent battery life. Users praise its ability to handle demanding tasks like video editing, software development, and multitasking without slowdowns. Some concerns include the limited 512GB base storage, occasional heating under heavy loads, and a few isolated issues with charging or paint defects. Overall, it's seen as a powerful, premium investment, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Premium build quality
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Limited 512GB base storage
- Occasional heating under heavy load
- Expensive at full price
- Magnetic power connector disconnects easily
- Paint defects on black model
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12 | 14★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Apple M4 Pro 20-core★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 48 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 16.2" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 3456 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 1,000,000:1 contrast |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.66 kg★ | 2.14 kg |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 100 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.