MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs Surface Laptop 7 13.8"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 1TB / 24GB

AED 4,999

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+ (Surface Laptop 7 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,849

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MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (M2) vs Surface Laptop 7 13.8"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 with 10-core GPU (13.5 W TDP) outperforms Surface Laptop 7’s Adreno X1-85 (3.8 TFLOPS) in sustained workloads due to Apple’s optimized thermal design and fanless operation, while the Snapdragon X Elite throttles under prolonged load. Choose the MacBook Pro if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro—its 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle large timelines without lag, and 18-hour battery life outlasts the Surface’s 14 hours. Pick the Surface Laptop 7 if you rely on Windows apps like AutoCAD or need Wi-Fi 7 (FastConnect 7800) for low-latency wireless transfers in crowded offices, plus lighter 1.339 kg weight. In UAE at AED 4999 vs AED 3849, the Surface wins on value because it saves AED 1150 with nearly identical RAM and portability; in India at ₹124900 vs ₹113990, the Surface wins on value because it cuts ₹10910 without sacrificing core performance or connectivity.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

Surface Laptop 7 13.8"

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 12c/12t, 12 x 4.0 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, Oryon

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 301 x 220 ( = 0.69 x 11.85 x 8.66 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5x-8448, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

1024

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

54 Wh, 4755 mAh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

1.339 kg ( = 47.23 oz / 2.95 pounds), Power Supply: 213 g ( = 7.51 oz / 0.47 pounds)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 13 (M2)	Surface Laptop 7 13.8"	Difference
UAE	AED 4,999	AED 3,849	Surface Laptop 7 13.8" saves AED 1,150
India	₹ 1,24,900	₹ 1,13,990	Surface Laptop 7 13.8" saves ₹ 10,910

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Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

Surface Laptop 7 13.8"

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 12c/12t, 12 x 4.0 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, Oryon

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 301 x 220 ( = 0.69 x 11.85 x 8.66 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5x-8448, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

1024

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

54 Wh, 4755 mAh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

1.339 kg ( = 47.23 oz / 2.95 pounds), Power Supply: 213 g ( = 7.51 oz / 0.47 pounds)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Market

MacBook Pro 13 (M2)

Surface Laptop 7 13.8"

Difference

UAE

AED 4,999

AED 3,849

Surface Laptop 7 13.8" saves AED 1,150

India

₹ 1,24,900

₹ 1,13,990

Surface Laptop 7 13.8" saves ₹ 10,910