Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Graphite 2026
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 15" 7 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno★ | Apple (10-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2496 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11be Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 66 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7 Graphite 2026
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong screen (81th percentile)81th %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 15" 7 Graphite 20260.031score 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 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
