Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" RB1-00024 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" RB1-00024 2024, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" RB1-00024 2024, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" RB1-00024 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1265U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2256 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | PixelSense | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.27 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" RB1-00024 2024, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (23rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.