Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4", Core i5-1035G1, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Microsoft
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4", Core i5-1035G1, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Developer
Business
Compact
Student
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1035G1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1536 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | — |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4", Core i5-1035G1, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.