Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
82 Overall Score
Scores
Developer
Entertainment
Business
Student
Compact
Ai Llm
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 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core) | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 8 TB★ | 1 TB |
| 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 |
| 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 | Bluetooth 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 storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reliability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong compact (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (81th percentile)81th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 20240.016score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 20250.045score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Platinum 2025 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
