MacBook Pro M4 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
MacBook Pro M4
Apple
9.1
Outstanding
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
Microsoft
8.1
Recommended
What Reviewers Agree On
- M4 chip performance leap is the biggest since M1 original
- 24GB base RAM is a massive and overdue upgrade
- Liquid Retina XDR display remains the best laptop screen available
- Battery life exceeds 15 hours for most workflows
- Build quality and keyboard are best-in-class
Deal Breakers
- No touchscreen despite industry trend
- Still only 512GB base SSD on the 14-inch model
- macOS limitations for gaming despite hardware capability
Pros & Cons
MacBook Pro M4
Pros
- M4 chip performance leap is the biggest since M1 original
- 24GB base RAM is a massive and overdue upgrade
- Liquid Retina XDR display remains the best laptop screen available
- Battery life exceeds 15 hours for most workflows
- Build quality and keyboard are best-in-class
Cons
- No touchscreen despite industry trend
Detailed Comparison
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