Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition is praised for its impressive battery life, with up to 20 hours of video playback and 12 hours of web use, and its lightweight, portable design. Users appreciate the Full HD camera for video conferencing and the modern USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports. However, the integrated Intel Extreme Graphics may disappoint those expecting dedicated GPU performance for gaming or heavy graphics work.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Lightweight design
- Full HD camera
- Modern USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports
Cons
- Integrated graphics only
- No dedicated GPU
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
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.35 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
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
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" EP2-33246 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
