Google Pixelbook vs. Surface Book i7: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Google Pixelbook and Surface Book i7 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Google Pixelbook Pros

Reasons that Google Pixelbook is better than Surface Book i7.

Newer manufacturing

2017 vs. 2016

About 35% lighter

Google Pixelbook weighed 2.4 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.68 pounds Surface Book i7.

WeightGoogle PixelbookSurface Book i7
Pound
2.4 lbs.
3.68 lbs.
Kilogram
1.09 kg
1.67 kg

Surface Book i7 Pros

Reasons that Surface Book i7 is better than Google Pixelbook.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-6600U inside Surface Book i7 has a 7% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside Google Pixelbook.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Surface Book i7 - Intel Core i7-6600U
1,584
Google Pixelbook - Intel Core i7-7Y75
1,470
Google Pixelbook - Intel Core i5-7Y57
1,282
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M 2GB GDDR5 vs. integrated

9% larger display

Surface Book i7 has a 13.5-inch screen size 9% larger than the 12.3-inch Google Pixelbook.

Display size
Surface Book i7
13.5-inch
Google Pixelbook
12.3-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Google Pixelbook and Surface Book i7.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Google Pixelbook
16 GB
Surface Book i7
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Google Pixelbook - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
Surface Book i7 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Google Pixelbook Price
Google Pixelbook Premium Chromebook 2in1 Tablet, 12.3in LCD Touchscreen Laptop, Core i7-7Y75 up to 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Chrome OS (Renewed)
Google Pixelbook Premium Chromebook 2in1 Tablet, 12.3in LCD Touchscreen Laptop, Core i7-7Y75 up to 3.6GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Chrome OS (Renewed)
By Google
$355.70
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US)
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US)
By Google
$346.49
$999.00 65% OFF
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB)
Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB)
By Google
$549.98
Surface Book i7 Price
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB) (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB) (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$900.00
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) - 13.5in (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) - 13.5in (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$599.93
Microsoft Surface Book SW5-00001 2-in-1 Notebook PC - Intel Core i7-6600U 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Processor - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB Solid State Drive - 13.5-inch Touchscreen Display - (Renewed)
Microsoft Surface Book SW5-00001 2-in-1 Notebook PC - Intel Core i7-6600U 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Processor - 8 GB RAM - 256 GB Solid State Drive - 13.5-inch Touchscreen Display - (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$504.69

Availability

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Released20172016
Release Date-
  • Introduced: October 26, 2016
  • Pre-ordered: October 26, 2016
  • Released: November 10, 2016
Pricing-Starting at 2,399$
Generations-

Exterior

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Dimensions11.4” x 8.7” x 0.4” (290.4 x 220.8 x 10.3 mm)12.3” x 9.14” x 0.59”-0.90” (312 mm x 232 mm x 15 mm-23 mm)
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
  • Tablet only: 1.6 lbs (726 g)
  • Total: 3.68 lbs (1,669 g)
Colors
  • Color
    • Silver
  • Materials
    • Aluminum
    • Glass detail with Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Backlit keys for easier typing in low light
    • Full size with 19 mm pitch
    • 0.8 mm travel
    • Google Assistant key
  • Trackpad
    • Edge-to-edge trackpad
    • Etched glass surface
  • Keyboard:
    • Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1.55mm travel.
    • Mechanical friction attaches the Clipboard to the keyboard.
  • Trackpad:
    • Larger size 105 mm x 70 mm, glass.
    • Supports up to Five-finger multitouch gesture.

Display

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Size12.3 Inches13.5 Inches
Info
  • 12.3" 2400x1600 (235 ppi) Quad HD LCD display for sharper images
  • Touchscreen display with Google Pixelbook Pen support1
  • 400 nits for using in bright areas
  • 72% NTSC color
  • Display Resolution: 3000 x 2000 (6M Pixels)
  • Display Density: 267 PPI
  • PixelSense™ Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Contrast ratio: 1700:1
  • Inking: designed together with Surface Pen
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
  • 2 x USB Type-C.
    Support charging, 4K display output, and quicker data transfer.
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Surface Book i7 Ports
Image Source: Microsoft
  • 2 x Full-size USB 3.0
  • 2 x Surface Connect™
    1 in tablet, 1 in keyboard base, both supports charging and docking.
  • 1 x Mini DisplayPort
  • 1 x Headset jack
  • 1 x Full-size SDXC card reader (UHS-II performance)

Internal Specs

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Processor
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6600U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.40 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 950 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6600U
    Intel® HD Graphics 520
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory
4GB 16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
8GB 16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Discrete Graphics-
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965m
    Maxwell Architecture, 2GB GDDR5 128-bit, 924/935 - 950/1151 MHz, 1024 CUDA Cores.
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB
NVMe solid state drive.
256 GB 512 GB 1 TB
Soldered PCIe 3.0 SSD

Connectivity

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3 2x2 (MIMO), dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz)
  • Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
BluetoothBluetooth® 4.2
  • Bluetooth Wireless 4.0 technology

Battery

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Size41 Whr battery
  • Total: 81Wh
    Clipboard: 18Wh
    Base: 63Wh
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours of use
  • Up to 16 hours of video playback
Power Supply45W USB-C charger
Power rating: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A
102W power supply with USB-A (5W) charging port.

Software

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
OSChrome OSWindows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps-Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial

Camera & Audio

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
Camera Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video
  • 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p HD video
Audio
  • Dual speakers for better surround sound
  • 4 mics for improved noise cancellation during video calls
  • Dual microphones
  • Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium

Misc

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
InkingSupports Pixelbook Pen.Supports Surface Pen
1024 levels of pressure
Magnetic storage
Sensors
  • 3-axis Gyroscope/Accelerometer
  • Accelerometer (Lid)
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Magnetic Sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Proximity sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
SecurityTPM Chip for better on-device security
  • HW TPM chip for enterprise security
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box
  • Google Pixelbook
  • USB-C cable
  • Quick start guide
  • User guide
  • Power adapter
  • Surface Book
  • Surface Pen
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty-One-year limited hardware warranty
More-Supports Surface Dial
Supports off-screen interaction only.

Key Features

Google PixelbookSurface Book i7
At Glance
Released in
2017
3:2 QHD+
12.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.4 lb
1.09 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C/4T, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
714
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,470
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 615
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3
Released in Late
2016
3:2 3K
13.5”
2000p 60Hz
Weight
3.68 lb
1.67 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C/4T, 2.60 → 3.40 GHz
Geekbench 5
745
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,584
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 520
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3
Surface Book i7 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
GTX 965M
2GB GDDR5

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