Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Snapdragon X2

The Surface Laptop is the better pick for most people: a 12-core Snapdragon X2 Elite, a 120Hz touchscreen, and a 4.8 rating from 84 owners beat the MacBook Pro listing here, which mixes 14-inch M5 specs with an older 13.3-inch Intel description and carries a 3.2 rating. The MacBook Pro wins on display quality, sustained heavy-load performance, and native creative apps. Buy the MacBook Pro if you edit video, run Windows-only or x86 software under Rosetta, or want the brightest laptop screen. Buy the Surface if you want a touchscreen, long battery life, and a dock in the box.

• Choose the MacBook Pro if you need the brightest display, the strongest sustained performance, or macOS-only creative tools.
• Choose the Surface Laptop if you want a touchscreen 2-in-1-style machine with all-day battery and a dock included.