Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 1035G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.27 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5" 2019, Core i5-1035G7, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Platinum
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
