Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M5 Pro
Apple
9.2
Best-in-Class
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft
8.1
Recommended
What Reviewers Agree On
- Battery life is record-breaking — 21+ hours tested; best ever on any MacBook Pro
- Thunderbolt 5 on all three ports opens up much faster external storage and displays
- SSD speeds up to 14.5 GB/s are approximately 2× faster than M4 Pro generation
- Best speakers of any laptop for music and video production
- M5 Pro chip handles sustained pro workloads without thermal throttling
Deal Breakers
- $200 more expensive than M4 Pro 16-inch at launch
- Same chassis for the fourth consecutive year
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