Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
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27.6chipPerformance35.5
—Graphicschip32.8
29.8Displayspec-based27.3
74.2Batteryspec-based69.5
77.4Portabilityspec-based82.8
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) scores 47.4 against 47.3 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1)
- 36% higher charging: 61 W vs 45 W
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 425 nits
- 16% higher capacity: 58.2 Wh vs 50 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 28
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 13% lower weight: 1.22 kg vs 1.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″+2% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Retina) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 (8-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Apple M1 8-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X (unified) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,287Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,125Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 58.2 Wh+16% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 16.4 h+2% | 16 h |
| Charging | 61 W+36% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.22 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 15.6 mm | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 13 (M1) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Big Sur | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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