Microsoft Surface Book Vs. Apple MacBook Pro

This was a big week for Microsoft, perhaps the biggest ever for the company in terms of the hardware launches. The company showed off its next generation Windows 10 devices that tried to give a serious competition to Apple’s recently-launched new lineup of premium hardware.

In its Windows 10 device launch event, Microsoft launched its first ever laptop Surface Book that is a direct competitor of Apple’s MacBook Pro.

Microsoft called the Surface Book an ultimate laptop that delivers twice the performance of the MacBook Pro. Microsoft’s first laptop has gained universal praise for its design, performance and seamless transition from a PC to a tablet.

The new Surface Book is powered by the latest Intel Skylake‘s sixth-generation Core i5 and i7 processors. These new processors are the main reason why Microsoft is able to boast of 50% better performance

Talking about the GPU, Surface Book comes packed with NVIDIA GeForce GPU to bring more graphical performance. But, if you choose to go with this model, you’ll have to spend $1,899, minimum.

Take a look at the specifications and make your decision:

Specs	Surface Book	13-inch MacBook Pro
Starting price	$1,499	$1,299
Price	$1,499	$1,299
Display	13.5-inch 3,000×2,000-pixel resolution	13.3-inch 2,560×1,600-pixel resolution
Pixel density	267	227
Dimensions (imperial)	8.67 x 12.3 x 0.30 inches	12.35 x 8.62 x 0.71 inches
Dimensions (metric)	220.2 x 312.3 x 7.7mm	314 x 219 x 18mm
Weight	1.6 lbs. (726g)	3.48 lbs. (1580g)
Thickness with keyboard	0.9 inches (22.8mm)	0.71 inches (18mm)
Weight with keyboard	3.48 lbs. (1579g)	3.48 lbs. (1580g)
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro	OS X El Capitan
Processors	Up to 6th-gen 2-core Intel Core i7	Up to 5th-gen 3.1GHz 2-core Intel Core i7
Graphics	Intel HD 520 or Nvidia GeForce	Intel Iris 6100
Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
RAM	8GB / 16GB	8GB / 16GB
Battery	Up to 12 hours video playback	Up to 12 hours video playback
Networking	802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0	802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Ports	2x USB 3.0, 1x SD card reader, 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1xSurfaceConnect(charging and docking), 1x headset jack	2x USB 3.0, 2x Thunderbolt 2, 1x HDMI, 1x SD card reader, 1x headset jack, 1x MagSafe 2 (charging)
Cameras	5MP front, 8MP back	720p front webcam
Hinge	Freely positionable to 125 degrees, tablet reversible	Freely positionable to 135 degrees
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Extras	Included keyboard dock with built-in Nvidia GPU ($1899 or higher models), included stylus	Force Touch trackpad