Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio Platinum 2021
Microsoft
44 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Apple
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio Platinum 2021
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Performance 5
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 3
Shipping process 2
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11300H | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 4.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.4" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2400 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.74 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 58 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio Platinum 2021
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio Platinum 20210.026score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 20240.020score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 14.4" Studio Platinum 2021 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.