Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

solid build quality

convenient fingerprint reader

good everyday performance

limited port selection

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

mediocre display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 27.82 cm x 20.62 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.127 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 13.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 2 for Business
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB-C
USB
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
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 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold 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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