Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Performance is scored from the laptop's CPU and GPU; few laptops have a published whole-system benchmark.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has no published PassMark CPU Mark result, so it scores lower.

Verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) leads overall

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) · 64 overall, #54 of 94

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra · 72 overall, #21 of 94

Key differences

BrightnessApple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) 600 nits brighter
Display resolutionMicrosoft Surface Laptop Ultra 3270 × 2180 vs 3024 × 1964 px
WeightApple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) 0.45 kg lighter
Processor modelApple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) Apple M6 vs Nvidia RTX Spark N1X
TechnologyApple MacBook Pro 14 (M6) Unified vs LPDDR5X

Scores by Category

MacBook Pro 14 (M6) wins 8 of 14 categories · Surface Laptop Ultra wins 3

Category	Surface Laptop UltraMacBook Pro 14 (M6)	Lead
Display		+5
Performance		+50
Battery		+27
Memory		+8
Design & Weight		+22
Processor		+34
Storage		+28
Integrated Graphics		+55
Ports		+15
Connectivity		Tie
Webcam		Tie
Security		+44
Sound		+23
Input		Tie

Physical Comparison

Surface Laptop UltraMacBook Pro 14 (M6)

Surface Laptop Ultra is 0.45 kg (29%) heavier than MacBook Pro 14 (M6).

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Surface Laptop Ultra

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MacBook Pro 14 (M6)

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Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

No notable compromises found.

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6)

RAM is soldered — you can't upgrade it later, so buy enough now.
Storage isn't user-upgradeable.
No USB-A ports — older accessories need an adapter.

Detailed Specifications

Processor

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Processor model

Integrated Graphics

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Integrated graphics model	N/A

Memory

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Memory capacity	N/A	16 GB
Technology
Memory upgradeable	N/A	No

Storage

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Storage capacity	N/A	1 TB
Socket type	N/A
PCIe version	N/A	N/A
Storage upgradeable	Yes	No

Display

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Size	15 in6% more	14.2 in
Display resolution	3270 × 2180 px	3024 × 1964 px
Aspect ratio	3:2	16:10
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Response time	N/A	N/A
Display type	N/A
Brightness	1,000 nits	1,600 nits60% more
Pen support	No	No
Touch support	Yes	No
Screen-to-body ratio	85%	86%

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Number of speakers	4	6
Power	N/A	N/A
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
Number of microphones	2	3

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Webcam resolution	1920 × 1080 px	1920 × 1080 px

Battery

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Battery capacity	N/A	72.4 Wh
Maximum charge power	140 W46% more	96 W

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numpad	N/A	No

Ports

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
USB Type A	1	0
USB Type C	3	3
Thunderbolt technology	N/A
HDMI port	Yes	Yes
Card reader	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Color	N/A
Dimensions	32.88 × 23.87 × 1.8 cm	31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55 cm
Weight	2 kg	1.55 kg22% less

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
Fingerprint scanner	N/A	Yes
Infrared face recognition support	Yes	No

Performance

Feature	Surface Laptop Ultra	MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
PassMark CPU Mark	N/A	35,816
Active cooling	Yes	Yes
Release Date	October 16, 2026	November 6, 2026

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.