No. Microsoft didn't IPO until 1986. So after the mid 80s to the early 90s.

> when they were both microscopic compared to anything today?

Well, both apple and microsoft were "microscopic" in the 90s compared to what they are now. But still apple was the star tech company of the 80s and microsoft was the star tech company of the 90s.

> Not really a valid comparison.

It actually is if we are being honest. But that wasn't my point. Was just pointing out that once Apple was the big success compared to microsoft because microsoft became the big success. But you can cherrypick dates to fit whatever narrative you wish.