It weighs just 1360g, which is a lot lighter than Microsoft’s latest. It’s now around 1650g, which is a little on the tubby side – at least, compared to the new 13-inch MacBook Pro it is.īy contrast, Apple has managed to shave a large chunk off the new MacBook Pro’s chassis. Thanks to Microsoft’s internal tinkering, however, it has actually added weight to the Surface Book’s body. This means you get the same magnesium alloy body, and the same hinge that curls around the back, leaving the middle section of the device feeling strangely open. But then, that was an extremely innovative take on the laptop form factor, so it’s completely understandable. Microsoft has stuck with exactly the same external design from last year’s Surface Book. Related: CES 2017 Surface Book i7 vs MacBook Pro 2016: Design

So how do Apple’s and Microsoft’s latest 13-inch laptops stack up, spec for spec? It’s the best of macOS versus the best of Windows. The last major Major MacBook Pro update was four years ago. The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro looks to be a considerable step forward from the previous model – but then, it needed to be.

Mere days after Microsoft’s announcement, Apple announced its own premium laptop overhaul. The Surface Book i7 looks familiar, but packs a much greater punch. Having finally gotten around to building its own laptop last year in the original Surface Book, Microsoft is back in 2016 with a subtle revision. We compare all the key specs and features to see which one is right for you. New MacBook Pro 2016 vs Surface Book i7: Microsoft and Apple have two directly competing high-end laptops.

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