Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Microsoft Surface Laptop, praising its sleek design, strong performance, and exceptional battery life that lasts a full day or more. A few reviews mention minor issues like screen flickering at low brightness and a highly reflective display, but these don't significantly detract from the overall satisfaction. The device is recommended for students, remote workers, and anyone seeking a portable, powerful, and premium Windows machine.
Pros
- Sleek and premium design
- Exceptional battery life lasting all day
- Fast and smooth performance
- Beautiful high-resolution display
- Lightweight and portable build
Cons
- Screen flickering at low brightness
- Highly reflective display glass
- Minor gaming compatibility issues on Arm
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised as a powerful upgrade from Intel models, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users highlight its speed, lightweight design, and fast shipping from B&H, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro chip
- Fast performance for photo/video editing
- Lightweight and compact design
- Quick shipping from B&H
- Great for multitasking
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" 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 | Apple (20-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2024 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.