Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
Apple
99 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
Microsoft
43 Overall Score
Choose Apple MacBook Pro if...
Buy the MacBook Pro M4 Max if you edit 8K video, train local AI models, or compile massive codebases and want the fastest laptop money can buy without hearing a fan spin up.
Choose Microsoft Surface Pro if...
Grab the Surface Pro 7+ only if you need a budget Windows tablet for light note-taking, web browsing, and Office work, and you can find it used for a few hundred bucks.
Key Differences
- The M4 Max scores 43,903 on multi-core CPU benchmarks vs 9,838 for the Surface's i7-1165G7. That's a 4.5x gap, which means a 10-minute video export on the Mac takes nearly an hour on the Surface.
- GPU performance is even more lopsided: 17,798 vs 2,593. The Mac has a 40-core GPU, the Surface has Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. Don't even think about gaming or 3D work on the Surface.
- RAM and storage tell the same story. The Mac comes with 64GB of LPDDR5 and a 4TB NVMe SSD. The Surface has 16GB of DDR4 and 512GB. You can't even configure the Surface to match the Mac's base specs here.
- Customer sentiment backs up the specs. Mac owners consistently praise it as a workhorse for heavy photo and video editing with no real complaints, while the Surface sits at 3.0/5 from just 3 reviews, which is barely enough data to trust.
- Price is the one place the Surface wins, sort of. A used Surface Pro 7+ runs $300-500, while the MacBook Pro M4 Max starts around $3,099 and climbs fast with 4TB storage. You're paying 6-10x more for roughly 5-7x the performance, plus a much better screen, battery, and build quality.
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 Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 12.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | 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★ | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 Pro 7+ 12.3" 2022, Core i7-1165G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.