Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5" 2022, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum (Alcantara)
Microsoft
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 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. 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
Performance 5
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 3
Shipping process 2
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5" 2022, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum (Alcantara)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1235U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13.5" 2022, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum (Alcantara)
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average port selection (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.