Working with ProRes files also pumps up the performance, making it the best format in terms of efficiency. We noted that the performance was fantastic, whether you’re working on battery power or plugged in. It also came packed with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. There are multiple variations of each chipset, but we will focus on the configuration we reviewed for consistency: M1 Pro chip with a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU. Both are part of the renowned Apple Silicon line of chips, with the Max coming out as more powerful. Jumping back to the MacBook Pro, as previously stated there is a choice between the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. That said, since the Surface Laptop Studio has a touchscreen and supports use with a stylus (sold separately), it’s a great option for those who want to draw directly onto the laptop’s screen, provided they don’t mind the lower colour accuracy. It looks like anyone interested in colour sensitive work should look towards Apple. This is slightly disappointing, as the touchscreen and hybrid elements push this as a creator’s device, even if the specs aren’t really up to snuff. The colour accuracy on this hybrid laptop is not as impressive as the MacBook Pro, making it the lesser choice if you’re looking to engage in colour-sensitive work. Our colourimeter test showed that the Surface Laptop has a 497-nit brightness, which beats out most laptops, which sit at around 300-nits, and a contrast of 1669:1. The resolution is not as sharp here, though, considering the (possible) price difference, it’s not too unreasonable. It has a 14.4-inch display with a resolution of 2400×1600, alongside the same adaptive refresh rate at 120Hz. Now, looking at how this compares to the Surface Laptop Studio. This allows the screen to ramp up its refresh rate while you’re scrolling through applications or watching media, although our review noted that it’s not as obvious here as it is on touchscreen devices, such as an iPad. There is also an adaptive refresh rate, which Apple refers to as ProMotion, at 120Hz. The Mini-LED technology offers up deep blacks and vibrant colours, while the laptop’s high brightness ensures a great contrast, too. While there is no Face ID technology here, it does come packed with a Mini-LED display. It does come with a notch, which any iPhone 13 owners will likely be aware of, but thankfully the notch does not interfere with work and often is covered by either the status bar or black bars while you’re watching media. DisplayĬoming back in with the MacBook Pro, the 14-inch variation has a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 3024×1964 and a native resolution of 254 pixels per inch, according to Apple. The main difference here is that the MacBook Pro is not a 2-in-1 device, with the screen not detaching or bending back further than 130-degrees, so anyone who’s got their heart set on a tablet/laptop combo might have to look elsewhere. It’s slightly lighter than the Surface Laptop Studio, at 1.6kg, making them pretty evenly matched in terms of portability. The design itself is very Apple, with silver and grey colours and a boxier look than the MacBook Pro’s that have come before. Our MacBook Pro review noted that it was a joy to type on, with a lot of travel and backlit keys. Moving over to the MacBook Pro, it has more ports, with an SDXC slot, HDMI port, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port and three Thunderbolt 4 ports with support for charging. In terms of typing, the Surface Laptop provides a proper keyboard, with a combination of a solid deck underneath that’s comfortable to use. There are two USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 4), a Surface Connect port and a 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as a 1080p resolution integrated webcam that our reviewer really liked. We also noted that it feels pretty robust, with the ability to flip the screen into a variety of positions that work well for productivity or creative work. It does weigh in at 1.7kg, with our review noting that it’s too heavy to be used as an on-the-go tablet. Looking at the design, the Surface Laptop Studio is the most interesting, with a screen hinge that means it can be used as a clamshell laptop or a tablet.
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