Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
91.1Performance39.3
74.3Display41.6
99.5Battery45.9
53.3Portability51.4
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)1 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+54) and performance (+52). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 46
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 167% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+12% | 14.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+167% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+77%Top 2% | 2,450Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+161%Top 2% | 11,500Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+72% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 140 W+17% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.98 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm+24% | 22 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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