HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
57.1Performance44
44.8Display41.6
66.7Battery71
59.9Portability76.6
5 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 20243 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 scores 56.6 against 55.2 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 42
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 50% higher RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
- 39% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 60
- 25% lower weight: 1.34 kg vs 1.79 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 12% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+16% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3072x1920 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.34 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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