Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 2023
Microsoft
43 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Entertainment
Student
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 wi | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 320 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.13 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 43 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 2023
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average ram (22nd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 20230.065score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 2023 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.