Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
67.1Performancechip69.4
74.3Display74.3
63.2Battery89.3
73.1Portability56.2
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)6 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra wins this laptop face-off, 72.6 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and performance (+2). Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 56
- 22% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 18 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,600
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 63
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 27% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 72 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 15 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | PixelSense Ultra mini-LED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,000 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 (10-core) | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX (6144-core) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD (removable, Gen 5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,288Top 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,926Top 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 92 Wh+27% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.55 kg+22% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+14% | 18 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Anodized aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 3x USB-C/USB4 (one with Magnetic Connect), USB-A 3.1, HDMI 2.1b, SD card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
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