Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Microsoft Surface Book 3 15"
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15" 2020, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 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 Book 3 15" 2020, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Platinum
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Book 3 15" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1065G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | 3024 px | 3240 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| 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★ | 1.91 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 Book 3 15" 2020, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Platinum
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 29 specs.