Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

decent battery life

good build quality

limited storage capacity

average display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 27.818 cm x 20.567 cm x 1.569 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Features - PixelSense
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, IEEE 802.11ax
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, trackpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.0
USB-C
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year
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