HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
VS
57.1Performance44
44.8Display41.6
66.7Battery68
59.9Portability65.9
5 spec wins — HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 20243 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 wins this laptop face-off, 56.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+3). Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
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
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 60
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+7% | 15 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3072x1920 | 3270x2180 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+14% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.66 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.3 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 2024 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-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, microSD |
| 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 15-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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