Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD
Microsoft
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Performance 4
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 2
Shipping experience 2
Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Microsoft Surface 13" Qualcomm, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
