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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 16 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MacBook Pro 16 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Microsoft |
| Product Family | MacBook | Surface Laptop |
| Model | MacBook Pro 16 | Surface Laptop 7 15-inch |
| Model Number | — | 2037 |
| Part Number / SKU | — | Surface_Laptop_7th_Edition_2037 |
| Launch Year | 2024 year | 2024 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Professional | Premium / Ultraportable |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Apple | Qualcomm |
| Processor Family | Apple M4 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Processor Model | M4 Max | Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100 |
| Processor Generation | Apple M4 family | — |
| CPU Architecture | ARM64 | ARM64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 16 cores | 12 cores |
| Performance Cores | 12 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | — |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | — | 4 GHz |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Apple Neural Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| NPU Performance | — | 45 TOPS |
| Copilot+ PC | — | Yes |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Manufacturer | Apple | Qualcomm |
| GPU Model | Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | Shared system memory |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1250 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 2 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz | 5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz (single); 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz each (dual) |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 48 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory Type | Unified Memory | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Speed | — | 8448 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | Soldered |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | No |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | — | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | — | PCIe 4.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | Removable SSD |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | — | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | — | 1 slots |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SDXC | microSDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | SDXC | microSDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 16.2 inch | 15 inch |
| Display Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2496 x 1664 |
| Resolution Class | 3.5K | Custom |
| Display Technology | Mini-LED | — |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina XDR | PixelSense Flow |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Range | ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz | — |
| Display Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits |
| Peak HDR Brightness | 1600 nits | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000000:1 | 1300:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 3:2 |
| Display Finish | — | Glossy |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | ProMotion | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 178° x 178° degree |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 12MP | 1080p FHD |
| IR Camera | — | Yes |
| Windows Hello Face | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint Reader Location | Keyboard (Touch ID) | — |
| Camera Features | Center Stage; Desk View; computational video | Windows Studio Effects |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 6-speaker system | Omnisonic speakers |
| Audio Technology | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Microphone Configuration | 3-mic studio-quality array | Dual Studio Mics |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Mechanical keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | — | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Force Touch | Precision Haptic touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | — | Glass |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ax | 802.11be |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | Tri-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | — | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | — | USB-A 3.1 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort | USB-C / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort 1.4a |
| USB4 Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 120 Gbps | 40 Gbps |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 3 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| DisplayPort Output | DisplayPort over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4a via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | — | 1x removable PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 100 Wh | 66 Wh |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Li-ion |
| Battery Life | 21 hours | 22 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | Video streaming | Microsoft local video playback test |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | 60 min |
| Power Adapter | 140 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | MagSafe 3 | Surface Connect |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 140 W | 65 W |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 355.7 mm | 329 mm |
| Depth | 248.1 mm | 239 mm |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 18.29 mm |
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
| Base Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810H tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | Pluton TPM 2.0 |
| Microsoft Pluton | — | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| Sensors | ||
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Color / Color Temperature Sensor | — | Yes |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold (US and Canada) | Gold |
| TCO Certified | — | TCO Certified |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Recycled Materials | 40% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure | Enclosure: minimum 67.2% recycled content; includes 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals |
| Product Carbon Footprint | 303 kg CO2e | 225 kg CO2e |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Apple One-Year Limited Warranty | Limited hardware warranty |
MacBook Pro 16 and Surface Laptop 7 15-inch share specifications such as Launch Year (2024 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (ARM64).
The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 16: M4 Max, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 16: Apple M4 Max 40-core GPU, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: Qualcomm Adreno X1-85); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 16: 48 GB, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (MacBook Pro 16: 1024 GB, Surface Laptop 7 15-inch: 512 GB).
MacBook Pro 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Surface Laptop 7 15-inch benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
