Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch
Score: 78/100
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Matte Black
Score: 70/100Rankings
The 2013 13.3-inch MacBook Pro offers a stunning Retina display, solid performance and good battery life in a lightweight chassis, but its non-upgradable memory, modest graphics and aging OS support limit its appeal today.
The Surface Laptop 5 is a premium 13.5" ultraportable with a high-resolution touchscreen, 12th-gen Intel Evo performance, and up to 18 hours of battery life, targeting students and professionals who value build quality and Windows integration.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.57 kg | 1.27 kgbest |
9 hours | 18 hoursbest | |
13.3 inches | 13.5 inchesbest | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
128 GB | 256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 mm | 14.5 mmbest |
— | 1best | |
0.25 years | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 18 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.57 kg | 1.27 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 18 mm | 14.5 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4258U | Intel Core i7-1255U |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | Intel Iris Xe |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 13.5 inches |
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2256x1504 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.1 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the Retina screen, build quality and battery life, while noting the lack of upgradeability and outdated connectivity as drawbacks.
Users love the sharp screen and portability, but many wish for more RAM and complain about fan noise under heavy use.
“The screen is still amazing - I use it for photo editing and it looks sharp years later.”
“Battery lasts all day with light use - perfect for students.”
“Wish I had upgraded to 16 GB RAM - 4 GB is too little now.”
Professional reviewers praise the Surface Laptop 5 for its premium build, vibrant touchscreen, fast Intel Evo performance and excellent battery life, but criticize the outdated webcam, sparse ports and premium price.
Everyday users love the comfortable keyboard, all-day battery endurance, and stunning display, while repeatedly complaining about the low-resolution webcam, difficulty cleaning Alcantara, and the single USB-C port.
