Im comfortable with using my mac mini as i use it for photo and video editing on final cut pro and photoshop cs6. Oct 17, 2017 when microsoft launched its first fullon laptop, the surface book, it made a big point of claiming that the machine was twice as fast as a inch macbook pro. Macbook pro with touchbar vs surfacebook with performance base. Microsoft surface book i7 vs apple macbook pro 2016. Macbook pro 2017 tech spec comparison the surface book 2 is a verifiable powerhouse, with a 6gb gtx 1060 gpu and kaby lake quadcore processing on the higher tiers. I decided show it off and do a little unboxing whilst giving first impressions of my first ever microsoft surface product. We compare all the key specs and features to see which one is right for you.
This device has the ultrathin machined aluminum case with a fullsize backlit keyboard, 11. I have been running microsoft surface book 2 from the day it became publicly available and i have had the macbook pro for over a month now. Bear in mind, mac users, that its possible to run a windows 10 boot camp partition if thats to your taste, but the reverse is not legally speaking true for the surface book, as apple doesnt. The surface book offers a higher resolution display 3,000 x 2,000, versus 2,560 x 1,600 for the inch macbook pro, and 2,880 x 1,800 for the 15inch model. Detroitborg apple macbook air 11 and 2015 unboxing and comparison. In this video we take a look at what comes with the microsoft surface book 2 in the box. When it comes to packaging, both companies go out of their way to make sure that their products are presentable the laptops are packaged very nicely and the unboxing experience is a pure pleasure. Additionally, if your tv supports miracast, you can easily connect your surface book wirelessly to your tv. Apple macbook pro vs microsoft surface book mashtips.
Unboxing the core i7 microsoft surface book windows central. The awesome people over at microsoft decided to hook me up with a microsoft surface book i7 with performance base. Macbook has hdmi port and you can connect this laptop to your television set directly. Lets see how it compares to the inch macbook pro with retina. Macs would be choice of many but wiser people do make wiser choices.
Im going to wait 23 years till i upgrade my mac mini late 2014 which i bought in december 2015. Microsofts surface book, which launched last year, got a big power boost this year. Upon closing it down, the display doesnt flatten out with the keyboard base completely inducing an unnecessary gap. Macbook full information, models, specs and more igotoffer. As was the case with the original microsoft surface book, the surface book 2 is a tabletlaptop hybrid thats all about combining power with. The microsoft surface book is more of a laptop than a 2in1, but it does stay true to its surface name with a detachable screen. Surface book with performance base unboxing and first look. Oct 17, 2017 keep scrolling for the details on microsofts new laptop, and to see how it compares to its main mac rival. Surface book 2 isnt perfect, equally magnitudes over some.
Microsoft surface laptop is a very popular and one of the less expensive options. The surface book got a similar treatment, but against the macbook. Microsofts surface book beats the new macbook pro heres why. Oct 17, 2017 the surface books are more expensive and imo more niche. And all we can say is that we have tested a very powerful machine. When microsoft announced the surface pro 4 this morning, it was compared to the macbook airexcept, you know, 50 percent faster. Detroitborg apple macbook air 11 and 2015 unboxing. Obviously you dont get that level of flexibility with the macbook pro, which is a. The form factor is actually similar to the surface pro 4, but rather than a slim type cover, the surface book utilizes a more solid and traditional keyboard dock constructed of metal. For that, you are getting a touchscreen and a stylus however. This video looks at all 4 colors and both stock configurations and compares them to the previous generation. Macbook air 6,1 11inch, mid 20 and early 2014 full.
To be clear, the purchase of the surface book device includes a tablet, a keyboard, a pen and a charger. Its in the top 3 bestselling laptops and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as hp 15. Its more versatile, has a better display, superior buildquality, and certain users will flock to it because of the active pen support. Macbook pro and surface book are 2 completely different beasts to me. At its launch event, it touted the surface laptop as one that will last through four years of school, and. Oct 16, 2015 the microsoft surface book is more of a laptop than a 2in1, but it does stay true to its surface name with a detachable screen. Ounceforounce the surface book is the fastest inch laptop ever made, panos panay said on stage while adding that the new surface book is two times faster than the macbook pro. Meanwhile, the macbook pro got its first major redesign in about four years each laptop packs new features. Touch bar resides into the macbook pro keyboard in place of function keys where as the surface dial is a separate device that can be used to control the display. Even though microsoft is touting it as the most powerful surface device yet, the surface book 2 suffers from a power issue that drains its battery even when connected to power supply.
Jun 23, 2017 both the surface book and the macbook pro come in several configurations. My next device is a surface book, mainly for the bigger screen, but also for the massive battery, dgpu and traditional laptop form factor. The surface books are more expensive and imo more niche. However, i think that you would enjoy using the macbook pro more. Microsoft surface book vs apple macbook pro techqy.
I have had the surface book in the past and it was a mixed bag. Check out our unboxing of the microsoft surface book. If you are not going to use the surface pen and detach the screen, then get an xps if you need windows. It will be interesting to see what is in apple macbook pro vs microsoft surface book as a side by side comparison. When microsoft launched its first fullon laptop, the surface book, it made a big point of claiming that the machine was twice as fast as a inch macbook pro.
I find it hard to compare them because of the massive differences. The main reason ill buy the macbook pro is for the portability and speeds with photo and video editing. Now after two months of use, i like the sb, because its innovative, its a great machine for work, but it still has a few quirks that sometimes push you back to the mac. Microsofts surface book beats the new macbook pro here. Microsoft and apple have two directly competing highend laptops. Microsoft explains why surface book 2 discharges battery. Form meets function surface book vs macbook pro techradar. Apple macbook pro vs microsoft surface book the laptop. Unless i am mistaken, you cant get dolby digital audio in netflix on macos.
This video includes a comparison to the macbook pro and macbook air. The surface book runs on core intel i5 processor with 8gb of ram and 128gb of storage. The microsoft surface pro 3 is the better piece of hardware. Both the surface book and the macbook pro come in several configurations. The new surface book with performance base is available to preorder alongside last years surface book models, which remain on sale. I would have like to have seen the retention of the mdp port and the inclusion of tb3 alongside usb c, although i feel not overly compromised given the surface connector and availability of a proprietary dock. Nov 10, 2016 the awesome people over at microsoft decided to hook me up with a microsoft surface book i7 with performance base. Nov 01, 2019 the surface book 2 hit a contrast ratio of 1,410.
But until either of them add active pen support they are no competition to a surface pro or surface book. Microsoft surface book specs, price, features etc features and differences. This acts as an open invitation for dust, hair and what not. The surface book has better gpu if you opt for the highend model and still has common ports like usb 3. Oct 17, 2017 surface book 2 isnt perfect, equally magnitudes over some.
I just came across this question and i would like to say that if i was you, i would use surface book. Oh, i also wrap up the video stress testing the new surface book with no other than forza motorsport 6 apex. The macbook pro has a faster hard drive and usb c for all of your needs if you have the right cable or dongle. Overall it seems that the surface book is the better choice based on your use cases. Balancing the majority of its feature beautifully as package as a whole. Surface book 2 macrumors forums apple, iphone, mac. The new macbook pro 2016 is available to buy now, again. For more details or to place an order please call us at.
Keep scrolling for the details on microsofts new laptop, and to see how it compares to its main mac rival. New macbook pro 2016 vs new surface book 2 with performance. Apples industrial design is iconic, simple, and highquality in a way most. Macbook full information, models, specs and more the apples macbook notebooks line was introduced on may 16, 2006 and marketed until february, 2012, when this line was discontinued. The issue with the hinge is the achilles heel of the microsoft surface book. Microsoft explains why surface book 2 discharges battery even. There are plenty of high quality windows devices that will get the job done if you need windows or put windows on the mac. Apple macbook pro 2016 vs microsoft surface book i7. It was relaunched however in 2015, this time as a one port notebook with a retina display. Oct 30, 2015 i am not sure what you have decided back then. Touch bar and surface dial are new concepts for input to the laptop. A macbook like the one i have core m5, 8gb of ram and 512 gb of. Sb has a touchscreen and a detachable tablet mode and a hybrid os win10 vs the old triedandtrue macbook. May 10, 2020 it will be interesting to see what is in apple macbook pro vs microsoft surface book as a side by side comparison.
If it was between dell and apple id get an xps or xps15. A surface notebook has a docking port with many connectors and a cable available to connect it to numerous external devices. The macbook pro, for all its faults, is a remarkably welldesigned product. This video includes a comparison to the macbook pro and macbook air with.
Surface book 2 vs macbook pro 15 whats the best 15inch. Apple s 2016 macbook adds faster intel skylake core m cpus, intel hd 515 graphics, 1866mhz lpddr3 ram, faster ssds, a bigger battery, and rose gold. Jun 09, 2017 im going to wait 23 years till i upgrade my mac mini late 2014 which i bought in december 2015. The new macbook pro and surface book i7 are using intels 6th generation processors, available with both i5 and i7 options, depending on their configurations. Both are stellar scores, and lend each display a unique sense of depth and character. Microsoft recently released the surface book with a new gpu and more battery and called it a performance base. Nov 22, 2017 even though microsoft is touting it as the most powerful surface device yet, the surface book 2 suffers from a power issue that drains its battery even when connected to power supply.
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