Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-27642, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-27642, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
38 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-27642, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
32
Apple
96
Developer
Microsoft
40
Apple
96
Business
Microsoft
44
Apple
94
Compact
Microsoft
57
Apple
90
Student
Microsoft
53
Apple
90
Ai Llm
Microsoft
20
Apple
86
Creator
Microsoft
18
Apple
76
Gaming
Microsoft
6
Apple
60

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-27642Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,339
43,841
Cores816★
Frequency3.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache6 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*—Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
3,061
17,798
Type—integrated★
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Storage 1256 GB1 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size12"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
USB Ports—0★
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMI—1x HDMI Output
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 6E★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-27642, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong cpu (72nd percentile)
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment