Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go Platinum 2020
Microsoft
37 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
Apple
96 Overall Score
Scores
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Compact
Creator
Ai Llm
Gaming
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (16-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.11 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go Platinum 2020
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go Platinum 20200.040score per dollar
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 20240.026score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Surface Laptop Go Platinum 2020 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.