Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
56 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 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
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Scores
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 14★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 18 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| 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★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB, and Enhanced |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black0.030score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum0.049score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 6 2024, Core Ultra 5 135H, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.