14" MacBook Pro vs RTX Surface Laptop Studio: RIP Intel? 

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That MS laptop is so reflective, I saw Max dancing around and head bopping when he was testing the music. 🤣

10:17 Geekbench Score explanation should be "higher is better"

When Apple wins in the “value for money” category, where will the competition go?

Man, I bought both and was going to do a bunch of tests and I was stressed about finding the time to do them. You pretty much did all the hard work for me and did it better than I would have. Thanks!!!

Wow. The base 14” is pretty damn impressive. The battery life difference is huge.

at this point I think apple just keep beating the dead horse. nice content as always max. still waiting for the m1 max iMac.

Pretty much the MacBook Pro is the clear and best option here, depending on what the use will be maybe the surface will be better for you. In my case I’ll benefit from the MacBook Pro.

really impressed by how strong the MacBook's are with M1, they do so well with lower power usage. Can't wait to get a Mac one day!

Apple chips are doing massive work

What year is it? When the MacBook Pro is cheaper, more ports, faster, better thermals and battery life. Crazy how stagnant the windows market has been.

Did not expect the speakers to sound so good on the Macbook, and that SSD speed!! Apple really outdid themselves with these new chipsets

Great comparision (apart from where you said 'about 95W' when you meant 'about 95C'!) It's amazing that the Mac in Cinebench is giving +50% more performance at 50% of the power - that's a 3x in Perf/W ! I am wondering if they will push the clocks higher with more power consumption for the Desktop versions of the M1 Pro & Max...

Do you guys remember the days when windows fans kept saying “MacBooks are so overpriced, slow, and hot that a $300 windows computer could beat it” Well how the tables have turned, now not only are your computers uglier and smell of burnt plastic, but also more expansive, hotter and slower

I’d be interested in a comparison between the 14” M1 Max and the $2700 Surface with RTX 3060

The first time in a long time that a MacBook had more ports than a windows laptop! This is so damn Amazing! 😄

Can you do a "part 2" of this comparisons with more tests like Handbrake, Baldur's Gate 3 (native on M1), more "general use" battery life test and more!

Surface Laptop Studio was introduced a month ago, but man it looks so dated now compared with new MBPR14

The thing about Apple laptops is that they pay attention to details that don’t seem to matter, but once you compare them to something else you realise how much of a difference they make

Thank You! Thank You! The Resolve test is EXACTLY what I was looking for. The Cross platform comparison was on POINT! Keep it up. I know that not many people use it, but you show Resolve on Linux would be great as well..

4:04 seems that Max really enjoy "Speaker Comparison" 😂😂

It’s so nice to be in market now for buying a Laptop. Every company is placing their best foot forward and the consumer is spoilt for choices.

A neat video as always! Some thoughts if I may: 1. Load up some more stressful tests in Blender. While Party Tug is great, we're splitting hairs over a second or so per frame. Throw Classroom, Gooseberry, or practically anything else for a good Blender test that takes minutes and it'd be nice to see how the machines perform. 2. Would you re-test the Davinci Resolve export without the low battery throttle? Not that I don't doubt the Mac would still win, but it would be neat to see a fair time. 3. Maybe load up a couple games that are available cross-platform (FFXIV's benchmark) or other than 3D Mark. While the 3D Mark suite is good, it's still simulating a game vs loading and engaging with a real one. Otherwise since you cover all the awesome hardware, it'll be cool to see the mobile version of Alder Lake 12th Gen Intel since they have supposedly made some great strides against Apple and AMD! Keep it up!

Thank you for the nice comparison. It is very helpful for me.

Being a user of both Windows and macOS, I'll be sticking with Apple for my laptop. Looking forward to the Razor vs M1 Max.

Damn !windows’s looking is 99% similar to the MacBook now !

That’s a really nice video with deep explaination. I m looking forward for more. I really want to buy the MBA M1, but eager to see the new update next year probably.

I was waiting for this review, since last week, thanks for the update! You need to have a MAC VS MS or PC shirt for these reviews!

I just got the 14" m1 pro (10 core) and one thing I miss as a video editor is eGPU support. My *5700XT is still like 50% faster* than the 16core GPU. I will keep an Intel Mac mini on deck just in case I need more power in the future.

The geekbench slides say "lower is better" and specify time.

The audio from the Surface's mic was louder but had that swirly processed sound. Cameras looked similar in good light, the MBP was better in lower light.

Thank you for this informative and precise video!😀 It really helped me!😀

I tested Disco Elysium on my new 16 M1 Pro, base model. It runs smoothly on native resolution with max settings, and no fan noise at all. Very impressive. VERY. Waiting for more native games.. Looks like we finally can get some good games on mac

Both of these companies are doing great jobs right now. I really like the fact that Magsafe is back on macbook's

I had a Surface Book 2 and I sold that to get the M1 MacBook Air and I haven't looked back since. thanks again for all you guys do.

You guys deserve that 1M sub. The work you guys put in for the coverage is really good. I’d run out of things to say if I started commenting on all of them. Best of luck with the sub goal.

I need to get used to that blacked-out keyboard. The Surface looks a lot like the old MacBook design minus the touchbar.

Waiting patiently for you guys to make the M1 Max 24 vs 32 core GPU and 32 vs 64GB of RAM comparisons. This is all that is stopping me from purchasing today, can't wait!

Very pro video, as usual. Beware, at 10:21 your sub-title is wrong. It should be (higher is better). I've already noticed this kind of mistake is your previous videos. Great job, though 😀

Thank you for your work guys

The choice is kind of clear for me: * If you need a productivity laptop, both are great, but the higher quality screen, better speakers, more efficent hardware, and a $100 gap, I think the macbook it's clearly the best... Unless your workflow depends on native Windows/Linux or on the x86 architecture. * If you need a portable gaming laptop, go for the surface one, no matter how great these M1 Pros/Max are, the fact we don't have native games running on macos or M1 architecture makes windows laptops the best option for gaming. I know developers could port their games to macs, but maybe not worth for most of them (since all serious gamers use windows), at least not now, and it could take several years from now to see a decent gaming library running natively on macos. TL;DR Productivity => MacBook Pro* ; Gaming => Surface Laptop * It depends on your workflow

I really like this review.. other than the display quality and ssd I really like the surface's ergonomics and graphics performance. now that I use resolve and Reaper instead of fcp and logic, I would really consider going pc

Thank you!! Good review!!

Can you please test the battery of the M1 Pro vs M1 Max on the 14 inch? Please include tests that aren't GPU-intensive (like web browsing), since it's pretty much a given that the M1 Max will use more battery during GPU-intensive tasks

just a note: the thermal tests are probably off in favour of the surface laptop as the macbook has a black keyboard whereas the surface is silver and grey. black absorbs way more heat and thermal cameras often have a hard time figuring out temperature on metals because of their reflectivity.

The Surface did better than I thought it would, but for me I would definitely go with the MacBook Pro. It was interesting to see how optimization changes the metrics of graphics performance, the “faster” GPU on the Surface didn’t really seem to help it much… I would be interested to see if there was a real world test where it would shine.

19:54 Bro you are heating the MacBook Pro with that surface so close next to it.. 😂😂😂

When do we get the Pro vs Max version with Lightroom comparisons?

At last, a headphone jack test... been requesting for this in the comments section of the other m1 pro macbook videos. Its actually a pleasant surprise to see you use Senheiser headphones for the test. I currently mix music using the senheiser hd560s connected directly to the headphone jack of a 2012 macbook pro. The giveaway was my most realistic chance of owning the new macbook at the moment ...obviously didn't win but it was nice dreaming for a couple of days. Great review as always

Thank you for this comparison!!!!

Great video, I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!

What are the chances that the M2 is going to make people regret getting the M1? In the coming years, is it theoretically possible, that if you keep waiting for a better Mac... You'll simply keep waiting, and never buy anything? (Meaning that it will just keep getting better every year)

This is the PC vs Mac comparison I’ve been waiting on. Longtime surface user and I’ve been debating on switching to Mac since I recently got the Surface book 3.

Thank you so much for doing these real-world tests. I think the real difference here besides the architecture and operating system is the touchscreen. The surface is basically a big iPad running windows with a good pen technology.

This video was amazing. Very comprehensive. Thanks!

I almost nailed the MacBook battery at the end, I thought it would be at 59%. Can you do a comparison against a Ryzen processor too? It would be very interesting to compare them.

i was thinking to have a surface, but this video gives me chills, definitely go with MACBOOK PRO M1 Pro

Great video!! Would love to see some comparisons with the 24 GPU core M1 Max!

Great comparison! Wish some of the tests were done with the surface plugged in to see the difference. As well some of the biggest reasons for getting the surface are the touch screen, tablet mode and pen support which the Macbook can't compete with on its own.

I just got the base 3050 SLS since it's $400 off. $1700 for the model (in video) vs the $2700 model with 32gb ram and 1tb storage. I was originally going to get the iPad pro but didn't like the idea of being limited to the app store. Works perfect whether I'm signing docs, playing games or sketching a new idea. I'm also replacing the slow windows m.2 SSD with a Samsung 970.

I like how people kept mentioning the surface book and its 1080p camera when complaining about the notch on the MacBook, when in reality the quality difference between the two 1080p cameras are insane. Ofc, would have preferred it to have no notch, but you can't really deny that the MacBook is just vastly superior thanks to the notch.

would love to have either of these devices. Thanks for the vid :)

Any way you can share the utility/ script you are using to show CPU clocks/ power draw? Very interesting.

I gotta say i was impressed by the surface microphones. Was there an issue recording or does the 14" M1 have worse mics compared to the 16 inch?.

During the stress test, you had the Surface Studio blowing hot air in to the intake of the MacBook Pro. You could see the heat trace from the Surface Studio going in to the MacBook Pro. :P

Just a heads up, you have "lower is better" on your graphs for the Geekbench scores. Any chance you could do a top end M1Max 14 vs 16 compare? I'm interested to see how much high performance mode does. Also, I'd love to get some Neat Video MBP 16 M1Max vs MBP 16 Intel comparisons. Awesome video!

I really enjoy your very enthusiastic Reviews :D just needed to emphasize, gave me some energy between meetings to watch you :D are you going to update your Apple Silicon Masterplan Video?

M1 macs are pretty sick, the second they get it able to run everything I'd insta buy. But It's just hard to pick it over other laptops that can do it all like work and game. I don't want a laptop for each but for thoese that fits in its a great option

When are we getting a fully maxed out M1 max with 64gb and a 8tb comparison to fully maxed out M1 pro

If I am not wrong for the high impedance headphones test did you not hold the headphones a little closer while testing it for the Mac than for the surface?

Honestly these variations of comparisons odd what I’ve been trying to find on RU-vid lol thank you guys for really going in for us!! I need the new MacBook Pro that you will giveaway. haha : )

Another banger Max. Great video! Would love to see a dedicated in-depth video just for playback on resolve vs FCP vs Premiere. Maybe between the M1 Pro vs M1 Max chips?? That would seal the deal for you guys to have the ultimate collection of MBP reviews.

I’m still kind of shocked that more developers have not prioritized optimizing games for the Mac. It seems like a relatively untapped market.

Max for this test what is battery capacity difference between both devices in watts hour? Recently I just saw Macbook pro m1 max have big memory leak issue which now apple haven't feedback yet but my friend said after turn off display 120hz to 64 hz back to normal .. so I hang on for a while before purchase...I was still struggling between these devices... thanks for sharing...

The hinge seems gimicky, but the microphone seemed pretty darn good on the wintel.

the Mac is a beast. I only wish game companies would just port some games as native to the Mac. That surface is almost there though when it comes to working. Like the way the screen can be hinged in various angles.

This battery life is awesome!

Great comparisons as always.

Please do a comprehensive video for M1 Max 16" with M1 Pro 16". Since the M1 Max chips are supposedly more power consuming, I really need to know how much of an advantage M1 Pro chips have over M1 Max chips in terms of battery life. Also, if possible please compare the M1 Max with both 'High Power' and 'Low Power' modes. I think that would tell us whether these modes are of any actual use or not. Plus comparatively how much of a difference there is in battery life between 'High Power' and 'Low Power' modes. Thanks!

Thanks for the video. Pretty thourough comparisons overall.👍 Just one thing. In the end you ask the question, "Is it worth spending $100 dollars more for the Surface Laptop Studio rather than the MacBook Pro?" and then you highlighlight some of the differences such as cameras, performance etc., but you omit in that final summary analysis, one very critical difference: the context-conforming functionality of the Surface Laptop Studio with a touch and inking focus designed with creators who want a portable studio/drafting table tool combined with power. It is the synergy of that functionality and power that Microsoft is targeting toward a specific market of creators. That market knows who they are. Anyone besides tech geeks who just want cool tech, and a small subset of other creators who are considering buying the Surface Laptop Studio are considering it specifically because of the adjustable display and the inking/drawing/drafting capabilities that this, as a tool, will fit into thier workflow. When reviewers mention that functionality, or brush past it, but then conclude the review without placing the devices into the broader context of who the devices are targeted toward, without strongly highlighting the functionality within the context of the audience it is designed for and concluding with a mere "clamshell laptop vs clamshell laptop" context acknowledging only the "generic differences: performance, cameras, etc. and gloss over the true differentiator that makes the products innately and functionally different, you miss the broader context. When done in that fashion it appears that the comparison is motivated more by a surface level "Latest form Microsoft vs Latest from Apple" rather than the more nuanced, real world and realistic - "Who are each of these products for, how does the synergy of design,, form factor and performance serve that target audience, where do the target audiences of these two devices overlap (Picture a Venn Diagram), where does each products design, form factor, performance exclusively serve a particular segment (again picture a Venn Diagram where the products don't overlap), etc. All of these types of nuanced perspectives have to be acknowledged particularly when comparing fundamentally different products with fundamentally different target markets. We can't just highly focus on the areas that overlap (in this case clamshell laptop use) when the SLS is intentionally and functionally designed as a portable studio for art, drafting, presenting etc. When you ask that final question, ""Is it worth paying $100 more for the Surface Laptop Studio" the answer from most of the people seriously considering this device, Microsoft's target market, who are looking at it primarily for that synergy of adaptable form factor, inking and performance, would likely answer a resounding, "Yes", since it fits a particular work flow that the strictly clamshell, non-touchscreen, inking incapable Mac Book Pro cannot meet despite its other advantages. Analogy: If a landscaper (a type of artist🙂) is looking for the latest nicely built vehicle, with a known brand name, great build and power to use to carry his equipment between jobs - a 2021 Ford F150 Pickup might be in his sights. Now someone can decide to compare the latest, nicely designed 2021 Porsche to the Ford F150 this landscaper is considering. They may highlight its sleeker design and how it can outperforms the F150 in going from 0 to 60 in a certain amount of time; and they may conclude the comparison focusing on the speed, sleekness, and other features while not mentioning that the F150 has space in the back to carry large equipment. The two may be the latest and greatest from each company, and they may even overlap in some areas(both can be used as commuter vehicles to drive from point A and B and drive around town), but they are fundamentally targeted at two different consumers and it is for those distinct audiences where these distinct vehicle form factors and specific uses don't overlap. The landscaper, would buy the truck because as a tool it fits his needs and a reviewer comparing the teo vehicles must be sure to really highlight the different audiences and functionality of each vehicle, not just the areas where they overlap.👍👍🙂 Thanks again for the video.Your videos are very thourough in what they cover. Hopefully this comment will be taen to heart and we'll see some more comparisons stressing the different markets for these devices to see more clearly where the strengths in real world use for *the specific markets* the devices are made for really apply and the factors that are valued for specific target markets so that those values can be compared appropriately when measuring one device against another. Because for the target market of the Surface Laptop Studio, the adaptable form factor, touch and inking as a portable studio is something that has high value, where the performance doesn't have to be top of tbe line as long as it handles the users workflow. Adaptable form-factor/inking/touch/Performance synergy is key for the Surface Laptop Studio market market. Just some thoughts. I'd like to hear your feedback and hope thus critical assessment isn't deleted. Lets talk.🙂👍

Being windows users, never owned apple product I now feel I am losing out🥺🥺🥺

Awesome! Thanks for another great review!

whats the app you use to see the temp and fan speed on the mac?

The MacBook Pro’s webcam and webcam looks and sounds like a 4K camera using a external microphone.

Ain't 1st or 2nd but got here fast this time.😌 Surface studio -i am the best here . Mackbook-hold my beer 🍺

Headphones held closer to the mic for MacBook test?

Pretty wild that Macs have leapfrogged to the top of the tech realm. The M1 chips are simply amazing. I'm using an Air, and can usually go for DAYS before having to plug back in.

lol windows crying in the background😂

Thanks for your work for us, we appreciate that.

As most programs out there like Premier Pro have not been optimized for M1 Macs I think we have to do tests after optimization to see the actual performances!

Awesome comparison Max I really respect your unbiased comparisons. The M1 is undoubtedly a performance beast and that is where it excels at. I would say, however, that unless you are a video editor the Surface is the most complete machine. Surface Studio is about versatility, it's about allowing you to use touch and pen input. If you don't care about these, the mac is better. For me however, I can imagine getting a device without touch in 2021. I'm a photographer who dables in design and a little video editing, so the Surface is perfect for me. Not to mention that I can do some side gaming on the surface as well which is a great bonus.

Videos was amazing max

Very interested to see a RAM comparison! Thanks for another great video!

Great comparison! I have been using PCs for quite some time. Was comparing both of these at Best Buy they both are great laptops. Your review is making me lean towards the Mac.

Studio’s webcam captures sound louder while video quality not much difference

The perfect time for windows users to switch to Macs!!

Please compare the M1 Pro 16" with M1 Max 16" with both 'High Power' and 'Low Power' modes. I think that would tell us whether these modes are of any actual use or not. Plus comparatively how much of a difference there is in battery life between 'High Power' and 'Low Power' modes. And does it come any closer to M1 Pro 16" in battery life while keeping 'Low Power' mode turned on.

As always, love your vids !

I think the MacBook webcam takes a slight edge. The Microsoft Mic was much louder so it's hard to tell which is better. Edit: I guessed 52% battery, close lol. That's even with the screen ramped up, not bad.

these geek bench metal tests are super strange, too low on the m1 pro considering the real life performance