Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15"

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
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" 2021, Ryzen 7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15" 2021, Ryzen 7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

Microsoft
30 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 4 15" 2021, Ryzen 7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
99
Microsoft
24
Developer
Apple
98
Microsoft
29
Business
Apple
97
Microsoft
37
Compact
Apple
93
Microsoft
43
Student
Apple
92
Microsoft
35
Ai Llm
Apple
88
Microsoft
10
Creator
Apple
78
Microsoft
12
Gaming
Apple
61
Microsoft
7

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxMicrosoft Surface Laptop 4 15"
Processor
CPUApple M4 Max★AMD Ryzen 7
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
No data
Cores16★—
Graphics
GPUApple (40-Core)★—
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
No data
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem Shared—
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★—
Storage 14 TB★512 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"15"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 10 Home

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 4 15" 2021, Ryzen 7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Black

  • Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 25 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment