MacBook Pro 14 (M3) vs Surface Pro 11

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Pro wins on CPU/GPU performance with its 11-core M3 Pro (5 P-cores, 6 E-cores) and 14-core GPU versus the Surface Pro 12’s 8-core Snapdragon X Plus and 1107 MHz Adreno X1 GPU. Professionals editing 4K video or running macOS-native code compilers should choose the MacBook Pro for its 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and 14-hour real-world battery life, plus thermal stability without fans. The Surface Pro 12 suits mobile creatives needing a tablet-laptop hybrid, with its 1.023kg weight, detachable keyboard, Wi-Fi 7, and 8.5-hour battery for light Photoshop or PowerPoint tasks on Windows 11. In UAE at AED 5799 vs AED 4199, the Surface Pro 12 is better because it saves AED 1600 while still delivering Wi-Fi 7 and 16GB RAM; in India at ₹144900 vs ₹116990, the Surface Pro 12 wins on value because it cuts ₹27910 while matching core productivity needs.