Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft 15" Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC (7th Edition, Black) receives positive feedback overall, with users appreciating its included keyboard and touchpad, external display support, and cooling system. However, concerns about heat during heavy workloads and non-upgradable RAM are noted. The Q&A confirms processor options but leaves some ambiguity on model selection.
Pros
- Included keyboard and touchpad
- External monitor support
- Effective cooling system
Cons
- May get warm under heavy loads
- Non-upgradable RAM
- Ambiguous processor model selection
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| 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 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 2025, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.