Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
98 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
Microsoft
62 Overall Score
Scores
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Business
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Student
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple 40-Core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 13.8" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2304 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | HDR and adaptive color improve color accuracy and contrast with up to 600 nits of peak brightness. |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.35 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 54 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong compact (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (78th percentile)
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
