Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A 2020, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
Apple
70 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
Microsoft
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A 2020, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
65 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 receives mixed reviews from buyers. Many verified customers praise its fast shipping, great value for the specs, like-new condition, and smooth performance for daily tasks. However, one verified buyer received a damaged, wrong-color unit that wouldn't turn on, and another noted disappointing battery life. Overall, positive experiences outweigh negatives, though the severe quality issue reduces the average sentiment.
Pros
- Speedy shipping and delivery
- Great value for specifications
- Like-new condition received
- Smooth performance for daily use
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
Cons
- Received wrong color item
- Arrived damaged and dirty
- Unit would not turn on
- Disappointing battery life
- Missing instructions and accessories
Product condition on arrival 4
Shipping and delivery 1
Value for money 2
Battery life 3
Performance 3
Color accuracy 1
Scores
Student
Compact
Business
Entertainment
Developer
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core i7 1185G7★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 150 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 4★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.41 kg | 1.29 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A 2020, Core i5, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average cpu (29th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 4 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MWP72LL/A
Scores 70 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 27 specs.