Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" CR7-00001 vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" CR7-00001 2000, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" CR7-00001 2000, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
The product appears to be a SurfaceBook Pro, but there is significant confusion about whether it is new or refurbished. One user received a refurbished unit despite expecting a new one, which was disappointing. The device does not come with MS Office pre-installed, but an Office365 subscription is available. The graphics card is comparable to an Nvidia GeForce 940M.
Pros
- Office365 subscription available
- Reasonable pricing for Office365
- Automatic Office upgrades
- Windows Pen integration
Cons
- Received refurbished instead of new
- No pre-installed MS Office
- Unclear product condition
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 Book 13.5" CR7-00001 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 6600U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.5" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 3000 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | No | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.58 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Book 13.5" CR7-00001 2000, Core i7-6600U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong gpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average port selection (30th 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 18 of 29 specs.