Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional performance, especially for photo and video editing, AI tasks, and multitasking. Users upgrading from older Intel models note a dramatic improvement in speed and fan noise. Fast shipping from B&H is also highlighted as a positive.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Fast shipping from B&H
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Handles AI tasks effortlessly
- Quiet operation compared to Intel models
Cons
- High price considered an investment
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
Performance 6
Shipping speed 2
Portability 2
Value for money 2
Upgrade from intel 3
Fan noise 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with the 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. The magnetic charging port is also appreciated for its durability.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Well-constructed build
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 1
Battery life 1
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
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)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 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 | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 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 Home |
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 ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
