Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
The laptop offers a 512GB UFS storage and an impressive battery life of up to 23 hours. It also features a touch screen display and Bluetooth support, along with unspecified security features. Overall, users appreciate the long battery life and storage capacity.
Pros
- 512GB UFS storage
- Up to 23 hours battery life
- Touch screen display
- Bluetooth support
- Security features
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.23 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 Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13" EP2-33432 2025, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Ocean offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.