Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

Microsoft
36 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
32
Apple
99
Developer
Microsoft
34
Apple
98
Business
Microsoft
44
Apple
97
Compact
Microsoft
58
Apple
93
Student
Microsoft
62
Apple
92
Ai Llm
Microsoft
15
Apple
88
Creator
Microsoft
16
Apple
78
Gaming
Microsoft
5
Apple
61

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i7 1165G7Apple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,722
43,841
Cores416★
Frequency2.8 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel Iris Xe GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1256 GB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size12.3"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
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 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Platinum

  • Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong affordability (74th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average cpu (34th 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

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment