2017 Apple Macbook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop

Apple announced a serie of upgrades from the MacBook series to the WWDC, and includes the Kaby Lake chips that are supposed to allow the laptop line to be in tune with offers offered by competitors including Microsoft , Which becomes a more active player in the hardware industry.

Microsoft recently introduced the Surface Laptop, a more conventional device that, unlike other Surface models, does not feature a detachable keyboard and rivals directly with the Apple MacBook. So, with this hardware upgrade, the Surface Laptop just got a new rival.

Now, how is the Surface Laptop compared to the 2017 MacBook. Will the price be affordable ? Probably yes, let’s take a look!

The physical comparison between the 2017 Macbook and the Surface laptop

First of all, let’s start with the screen. The MacBook (2017) comes with a 12-inch screen with a resolution of 2,304 x 1,440 pixels and a 16:10 format, for a pixel density of 226 dpi. In contrast, the Surface Laptop has a larger 13.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2,256 x 1,504 pixels and a 3:2 ratio aspect.

The high-end Surface Laptop is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, and so is the new 2017 MacBook. Both models work on the 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake chips. In both cases, the machines can be coupled with 16 GB of RAM.

After that, let’s take a look at the storage features. The best you can get in the case of the new 2017 MacBook is 512 GB in SSD, and the same storage capacity is offered on the Surface Laptop. For the graphic part, Microsoft has integrated the Intel Iris Graphics 640 graphics chip on the i7 model, while the best you can get for the 2017 MacBook is an Intel HD Graphics 615 chip, therefore less powerful.

The 2017 MacBook is available with a single USB-C port, which can be used for everything that includes charge, VGA, HDMI or DisplayPort output, while the Surface Laptop offers many more options, such as USB 3.0, a Mini DisplayPort, the Surface port, and a headphone jack.

The price comparison between the 2017 Macbook and the Surface laptop

Nevertheless, the price is what makes the 2017 Apple MacBook a better choice for those close to their wallets. The top configuration that includes the specifications mentioned above can be yours for 2,219 US dollars, while the most powerful Surface Laptop is available with a price of 2,499 US dollars.

Finally let’s take a look at this board summing the overall specification of the 2017 Apple MacBook and the Microsoft Surface Laptop.

2017 Apple MacBook vs Microsoft Surface Laptop :

	2017 Apple Macbook	Microsoft Surface Laptop
Screen	12 inch, IPS technology Resolution of 2,304 x 1,440 pixels at 226 dpi Format 16:10	13.5 inches Pixel Sense multi-touch 10 points Resolution of 2,256 x 1,504 pixels at 201 dpi Format 3:2 Compatible Surface Pen Corning Gorilla Glass 3
CPU	Up to Intel Core i7 (7th generation)	Up to Intel Core i7 (7th generation)
RAM	Up to 16GB	Up to 16GB
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 615	Up to Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (i7)
Storage	Up to 512 GB SSD	Up to 512 GB SSD
Ports	USB-C port Jack plug	USB port 3.0 Jack plug Mini Display Port Surface connector Compatible with Surface Dial
Weight	920 g	1,283 kg
Battery	Up to 12 hours browsing the Internet on Wi-Fi, watching videos or listening to music.	Up to 14.5 hours of video playback
Price	Up to 2,219 US Dollars.	Up to 2,499 US Dollars.