Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
81 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Student
Business
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M4 Max★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16★ | 12 |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | Integrated Qualcomm Adreno Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3456 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 1000 nits / cd/m2 (Sustained)1600 nits / cd/m2 (Peak in HDR Mode) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.20 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | 100 Wh★ | 66 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average compact (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.014score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20250.033score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Apple MacBook Pro 16.2" M4 Max wins 10 specs while Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition wins 9.
