Microsoft Surface 13" vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Microsoft Surface 13", Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
51 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 13", Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 13" | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Qualcomm | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Enhanced | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 0 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 13", Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.