Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Space Grey 2021
Apple
53 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Student
Business
Entertainment
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple 14-Core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15" |
| Resolution | — | 2496 px★ |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Space Grey 2021
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average port selection (17th percentile)17th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Space Grey 20210.039score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 20250.022score per dollar
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Space Grey 2021 offers 1.8x better value for money
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Space Grey 2021
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.