Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
Apple
82 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
90 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is widely praised as a powerful upgrade from Intel models, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight its speed, lightweight design, and fast shipping from B&H. A few note the high cost but consider it a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo/video editing
- Lightweight and compact design
- Quick shipping from B&H
- Great for multitasking
- Silent operation compared to Intel models
Cons
- High cost
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
Performance 6
Build quality 2
Value for money 3
Shipping speed 2
Portability 2
Noise level 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 2
Battery life 2
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
Entertainment
Compact
Developer
Business
Student
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 14★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple 20-Core GPU★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.66 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
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)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.