89.3
Best for students and remote professionals who prioritize portability and ai tools
- Apple A18 Pro Chip
- 2.7 lbs Ultra-Portable Design
- Apple Intelligence Ready
$690
Head to head · Laptops
2025 MacBook Pro Laptop vs Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC
Ravvy scores 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop at 95.23 and Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC at 89.21. 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop takes the overall pick, best for creative professionals and power users prioritizing ai efficiency and display quality..
Ravvy pick
95.2
$2,049
Creative professionals should buy this for its peerless display and AI-enhanced performance, accepting the high cost of storage and a familiar physical design.
89.2
$934
The best Surface Laptop in years is ideal for mobile workers who prioritize 20-hour battery life and build quality over universal software compatibility.
How they score
| Factor | 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop | Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 89.5 | 95 |
| Battery life | 96 | – |
| Display quality | 98.2 | – |
| Value for money | 72.5 | – |
| Processing power | 97.4 | – |
| Performance | – | 84 |
| Battery Life | – | 98 |
| Display Quality | – | 91 |
| Software Compatibility | – | 75 |
2025 MacBook Pro Laptop
What owners praise
- M5 chip features specialized Neural Accelerators for superior AI speed
- Generous 24GB starting memory handles demanding workflows
- Exceptional 1000 nit SDR brightness for outdoor visibility
- Reliable 24-hour battery life for true all-day portability
- Upgraded 12MP Center Stage camera significantly improves video calls
What to know first
- Design remains largely unchanged from previous generations
- Premium pricing compared to high-end Windows ultrabooks
- Internal storage upgrades remain expensive after purchase
- Physical size is slightly heavier than the MacBook Air
Skip it if budget-conscious users or owners of the m4 macbook pro
Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC
What owners praise
- Exceptional 20-hour battery endurance
- High-quality 600-nit HDR touchscreen
- Excellent haptic touchpad and keyboard
- Silent and cool operation during heavy tasks
- Modern Wi-Fi 7 support for future-proofing
What to know first
- ARM architecture may have compatibility issues with older apps
- Limited port selection compared to thicker laptops
- Glossy screen can be reflective in direct sunlight
Skip it if hardcore gamers or users of niche legacy x86 software
Specs side by side
| Spec | 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop | Surface Laptop (2024), Windows 11 Copilot+ PC |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0FWD726XF | B0CXKV9TSN |
| Chip | Apple M5 chip10‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores10‑core GPUNeural AcceleratorsHardware-accelerated ray tracing16-core Neural Engine153GB/s memory bandwidthMedia EngineHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAWVideo decode engineVideo encode engineProRes encode and decode engineAV1 decode | – |
| Audio | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersWide stereo soundSupport for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakersSpatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max9Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphonesHDMI port supports multichannel audio output | – |
| Brand | Apple | Microsoft |
| Color | Space Black | Dune |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View1080p HD video recordingAdvanced image signal processor with computational video | – |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR display14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;2 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inchXDR (Extreme Dynamic Range)1,000,000:1 contrast ratioXDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak3 (HDR content only)SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor)ColorSupport for 1 billion colorsWide color (P3)True Tone technologyRefresh ratesProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz | – |
| Wireless | Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)8BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 | – |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | – |
| CPU Model | Apple M4 | Snapdragon X Plus |
| Model Name | MacBook Pro | Surface Laptop |
| Item Weight | 3.41 pounds | 3 pounds |
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89.1
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87.2
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