Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
The Surface Pro 7 receives strong praise for its durability, performance, and display quality. Users highlight fast boot times, excellent Wi-Fi range, and the ability to withstand drops over years of use. However, some are disappointed that the keyboard is not included in the package, and the device ships with Windows 10 Home instead of Pro.
Pros
- Durable build quality
- Fast boot time
- Excellent Wi-Fi range
- Great screen color rendition
- SSD performance
Cons
- Keyboard not included
- Comes with Windows 10 Home instead of Pro
- Expensive
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1065G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2736 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 0.79 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 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 Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.