Microsoft Surface Book vs Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016

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Microsoft Surface Book
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSION Memory Card Reader: Yes ( SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016
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PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: L3 - 4 MB
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR Graphics Card: Intel Iris Graphics 540
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Graphics 540
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
—
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.5 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
3:2
Monitor Features
PixelSense
Type
LCD
Touchscreen
yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology
—
TFT Technology
—
Display Resolution Abbreviation
—
RAM
Installed Size
8 GB
Memory Speed
—
Configuration Features
—
Technology
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memory
Max Supported Size
8 GB
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Type
Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 520
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
Capacity
128 GB
Specific Type
—
SSD Form Factor
—
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
silver
Case Material
magnesium alloy
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip , Windows Hello
Features
Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Color Category
silver
System
Notebook Type
tablet
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12.3 in
Depth
9.1 in
Height
0.9 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3.34 lbs (1.51 kg, 53.44 oz)
Input
Type
Surface Pen, detachable keyboard
Localization & Layout
English - North America
battery
Run Time (Up To)
12 sec
Capacity
—
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader
Yes ( SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card )
AC Adapter
Input
—
Output
—
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.1 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.3 in
display
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
—
Monitor Features
Wide Color Gamut
Type
LED
Touchscreen
—
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
TFT Technology
IPS
Display Resolution Abbreviation
WQXGA
RAM
Installed Size
8 GB
Memory Speed
1866 MHz
Configuration Features
provided memory is soldered
Technology
LPDDR3 SDRAM
memory
Max Supported Size
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
—
Type
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Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel Iris Graphics 540
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Hard Drive
Type
SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage
Capacity
256 GB
Specific Type
flash storage
SSD Form Factor
PCI Express
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Color
space gray
Case Material
aluminum
Integrated Options
—
Security
—
Features
—
Color Category
gray
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12 in
Depth
8.4 in
Height
0.6 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3.02 lbs (1.37 kg, 48.32 oz)
Input
Type
Force Touch trackpad, backlit keyboard
Localization & Layout
English
battery
Run Time (Up To)
10 sec
Capacity
54.5 Wh
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB-C/Thunderbolt 3
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader
—
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
61 Watt
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Summary

The Microsoft Surface Book uses a more powerful processor than the MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U that runs at 2.4 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 2 GHz clock speed. This is the most significant advantage of this notebook as fast CPU means that the notebook owner will get better performance.

The MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016 has a 256 GB SSD that is larger than 128 GB SSD of the Surface Book.

The Microsoft Surface Book is produced with a memory card slot. This is a nice advantage that will allow the notebook owner to transfer files easily. The MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016 weighs 3.02 lbs that is 0.32 lbs lighter compared to the weight of the Surface Book.

The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016 has 4 advantages and the Surface Book only 2 so the MacBook Pro 13-inch, space gray, 2016 will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon.