{
  "id": 12804209,
  "title": "Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra vs. MacBook Pro M5 Pro: The biggest differences explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-vs-macbook-pro-m5-pro-the-biggest",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-vs-macbook-pro-m5-pro-the-biggest-differences-explained"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra, a 15-inch laptop built for local AI and 3D graphics, and boasts an Nvidia RTX Spark chip. Priced at $2,599, it competes with Apple's MacBook Pro M5 Pro, whose entry-level model starts at $2,499. Both devices offer similar specifications like memory (24GB) and storage (512GB), but differ in display sizes (15 inches for Microsoft, 14.2 inches for Apple) and battery life (claimed 15 hours vs. rated 24 hours for Apple). Both laptops weigh differently, with the Surface Laptop Ultra at 4.4 pounds and the MacBook Pro at 3.4 pounds. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is touted as having the world's first built-in magnetic USB-C charging port, similar to Apple's MagSafe charger. In terms of design, both laptops share a premium feel and resemble the MacBook Pro.",
  "summary": "The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra could be a local AI and 3D rendering powerhouse, but how would it fare against the MacBook Pro? Here are the key differences.",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra priced at $2,599, compared to MacBook Pro M5 Pro at $2,499",
    "Surface Laptop Ultra features Nvidia RTX Spark chip for local AI and 3D graphics",
    "Surface Laptop Ultra weighs 4.4 pounds, while MacBook Pro M5 Pro weighs 3.4 pounds"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Surface Laptop Ultra's higher price and added features, like a magnetic USB-C charging port, challenge Apple's MacBook Pro M5 Pro, which offers longer battery life and a lighter build.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}