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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
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 SE. 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 SE Review

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

affordable price

lightweight design

integrated with windows 11

good battery life

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

minimal connectivity options

lower performance levels

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 28.37 cm x 19.305 cm x 1.758 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.1124 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour - Glacier
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 135
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features - 30 frames per second
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 16 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt -
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
USB-C
USB
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 SE
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 for Education (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Microsoft Surface Laptop SE
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Hall sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Bulk packaging
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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