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Oct 12, 2026
M5 Pro MacBook Pro vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: Compared
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15‑inch notebook powered by an Nvidia RTX Spark N1X, targeting the 14‑inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro. Priced at $2,599, it offers a 3,270×2,180 PixelSense Ultra display, up to 128 GB RAM, and a 92‑Wh battery, compared to the MacBook’s 3,024×1,964 Liquid Retina XDR, 64 GB RAM, and 72.4‑Wh battery. The Ultra weighs 4.41 lb versus the MacBook’s 3.54 lb, and Microsoft promotes a $1,000 trade‑in for eligible MacBooks.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The Ultra’s Nvidia GPU and larger screen signal Microsoft’s push to challenge Apple’s silicon dominance in high‑performance laptops, potentially reshaping the premium notebook market.
