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MacBook 12” 2017 vs. Surface Go: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between MacBook 12” 2017 and Surface Go, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros

Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than Surface Go.

Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y inside Surface Go.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i7-7Y75

1,470

MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i5-7Y54

1,457

MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core m3-7Y32

1,423

Surface Go - Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y

855

MacBook 12” 2017 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go.

Max system memory size

MacBook 12” 2017

16 GB

Surface Go

8 GB

MacBook 12” 2017 has a 12-inch screen size 19% larger than the 10-inch Surface Go.

Display size

MacBook 12” 2017

12-inch

Surface Go

10-inch

Surface Go Pros

Reasons that Surface Go is better than MacBook 12” 2017.

2018 vs. 2017

Surface Go weighed 1.15 pounds, 44% lighter than the 2.03 pounds MacBook 12” 2017.

Weight	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Pound	2.03 lbs.	1.15 lbs.
Kilogram	0.92 kg	0.52 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2017 and Surface Go.

Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed

MacBook 12” 2017 - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Surface Go - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Prices

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

MacBook 12” 2017 Price
	2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $353.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple MacBook Laptop with Intel Core m3, 1.2GHz (MNYH2LL/A, 12in, Retina Display, Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB, Intel HD Graphics, Mac OS) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $450.00	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook 12in Retina 2017 (Newest Version) 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $332.48	See at Amazon
Surface Go Price
	New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft $269.01	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed) By Microsoft $272.80	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 (2023) - 12.4" Touchscreen, Thin & Lightweight, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD SSD, with Windows 11, Sandstone Color Copilot By Microsoft $699.99 $799.99 13% OFF	See at Amazon

Availability	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Released	2017	2018
Release Date	Announced on June 5, 2017 Available on June 7, 2017	Introduced: July 10, 2018 Pre-ordered: July 10, 2018 Released: August 2, 2018
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core m3-7Y32 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core m5-7Y54 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	Surface Go for Consumer $399 - 4 GB \| 64 GB \| W10 S-mode $549 - 8 GB \| 128 GB \| W10 S-mode Surface go for Commercial $449 - 4 GB \| 64 GB \| W10 Pro $599 - 8 GB \| 128 GB \| W10 Pro
Generations	-	2021 Surface Go 3 2020 Surface Go 2 2018 Surface Go 2015 Surface 3 2013 Surface 2 2012 Surface RT

Exterior	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Dimensions	11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm)	9.6” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.6” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)	Surface Go: 1.15 lbs (522 g) Surface Go with LTE: 1.17 lbs. (532 g) Surface Go Keyboard: 0.55 lbs (249 g)
Colors	Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold	Platinum
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Surface Type Cover Not included Keyboard: Full-size mechanical backlit keyset with 1 mm of key travel. Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 101 mm x 56 mm Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.

Display	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Size	12 Inches	10 Inches
Info	Retina display 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors 16:10 aspect ratio Supported scaled resolutions: 1440 by 900 1280 by 800 1024 by 640	Resolution: 1800 x 1200 (2.1M Pixels) Density: 217 PPI PixelSense™ Display Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Ports	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
One USB Type-C port with support for: Charging USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)	Image Source: Microsoft 1 x USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort. 1 x Surface Connect™ Supports charging and docking station. 1 x Headset jack 1 x microSD™ card reader 1 x Type Cover port

Internal Specs	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Processor	7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y32 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.00 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W	7th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 4415Y 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.60 GHz, 2MB SmartCache, 6W
Integrated Graphics	7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y32 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 950 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz	7th Gen Intel® Pentium® Gold 4415Y Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz
Memory	8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM
Storage	256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD.	64GB eMMC 128GB 256GB SSD

Connectivity	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology
More	-	Optional LTE Nano SIM Tray 4G LTE Advanced (22 Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66) GPS/GLONASS: Standalone and Assiste GNSS, accuracy up to 3 meters

Battery	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Size	41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	26.12 Wh
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours of wireless web Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 9 hours of video playback
Power Supply	29W USB-C Power Adapter	24W proprietary Surface Connect power supply

Software	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
OS	Shipped with macOS High Sierra	For Consumer: Windows 10 in S-mode For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps	Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine	Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial

Camera & Audio	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Camera	480p FaceTime HD camera	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack	Single microphone 2W Front-facing stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium

Misc	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
Inking	-	Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage
Sensors	-	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer
Security	-	HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	Surface Go Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents
Warranty	Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275.	One-year limited hardware warranty
More	Video Support Intel HD Graphics 615 Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors	Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power

Key Features	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Go
At Glance	Released in Mid 2017 16:10 QHD 12” 1440p 60Hz Weight 2.03 lb 0.92 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 Mid 2018 3:2 1.8K 10” 1200p 60Hz Weight 1.15 lb 0.52 kg Powered By Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y 2C/4T, 1.60 GHz Geekbench 5 356 Single Core Geekbench 5 855 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz Configurable up to 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3