Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 2023
Microsoft
43 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 wi | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 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% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | None | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.13 kg★ | 1.50 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" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 20230.065score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Silver 20250.054score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Go 3 Ice Blue 2023 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.