Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
97 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2026
Microsoft
63 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
Performance 6
Video editing 3
Photo editing 2
Value for money 2
Apple ecosystem 2
Customer service 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Max★ | 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 (32-Core)★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | 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 | sRGB and Vivid |
| 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 Wireless 5.4 technology★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2026
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.