Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 238V | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 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 | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.35 kg★ | 1.50 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong compact (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong reliability (78th percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average gpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7th Edition Platinum 20250.028score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 20250.038score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
