Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
90 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Microsoft
58 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2304 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 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.35 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 24GB, 4TB SSD, Silver0.030score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black0.058score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.