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

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for MacBook 12” 2017 and Surface Laptop Go models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros

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

MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 18% lighter than the 2.45 pounds Surface Laptop Go.

Weight	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Pound	2.03 lbs.	2.45 lbs.
Kilogram	0.92 kg	1.11 kg

Surface Laptop Go Pros

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

2020 vs. 2017

Intel Core i5-1035G1 inside Surface Laptop Go has a 95% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

Surface Laptop Go - Intel Core i5-1035G1

2,878

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 Laptop Go supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 3733MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.

Memory type and speed

Surface Laptop Go - LPDDR4X

3,733 MHz

MacBook 12” 2017 - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Surface Laptop Go comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.

Slots	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
M.2	Onboard	Yes x1

Key Similars

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

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size

MacBook 12” 2017

16 GB

Surface Laptop Go

16 GB

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 $351.85	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook 12in Retina 2017 (Newest Version) 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $287.13	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 $369.99 $399.99 8% OFF	See at Amazon
Surface Laptop Go Price
	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
	Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2-12.4" Touchscreen - Intel Core i5 8GB Memory - 128 SSD - Ice Blue (Latest Model) By Microsoft $494.00 $519.99 5% OFF	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Iris Xe Graphics, 12.4" Touchscreen Display, Windows 10 Home S Mode Laptop Computer, KMM-00001, Sage (Renewed) By Microsoft $345.99 $378.00 8% OFF	See at Amazon

Availability	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Released	2017	2020
Release Date	Announced on June 5, 2017 Available on June 7, 2017	Introduced: October 1, 2020 Pre-ordered: October 1, 2020 Released: October 13, 2020
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core m3-7Y32 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core m5-7Y54 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	For Consumer (Windows 10 Home): $549.99 - i5 \| 4GB \| 64GB eMMC \| No Fingerprint \| Platinum only $699.99 - i5 \| 8GB \| 128GB SSD $899.99 - i5 \| 8GB \| 256GB SSD For Commercial (Windows 10 Pro): $799.99 - i5 \| 8GB \| 128GB SSD $999.99 - i5 \| 8GB \| 256GB SSD $1,199.99 - i5 \| 16GB \| 256GB SSD \| Platinum Only
Generations	-	2022 Surface Laptop Go 2 2020 Surface Laptop Go

Exterior	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop 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)	10.95” x 8.1” x 0.62” (278.18mm x 205.67 mm x 15.69 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)	2.45 lb (1,110 g)
Colors	Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold	Ice Blue Sandstone Platium
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	Keyboard: Full-size keyboard with a soft-touch feel and full 1.3mm travel. Trackpad: Larger size 115 mm x 76.66 mm, glass. Supports up to Five-finger multitouch gesture.

Display	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Size	12 Inches	12.45 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: 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI) PixelSense™ Display Aspect ratio: 3:2 Touch: 10 points multi-touch

Ports	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop 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 Left (3) 1 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1 x USB-A USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (1) 1 x Surface Connect Magnet Charging, Docking

Internal Specs	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop 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	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 4 cores, 8 threads, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
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	10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1035G1 Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory	8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	4GB 8GB 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
Storage	256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD.	64GB eMMC 128 GB 256 GB SSD

Connectivity	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth Wireless 5.0 technology

Battery	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Size	41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	39.7 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 13 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply	29W USB-C Power Adapter	39W power supply Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in just over one hour)

Software	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
OS	Shipped with macOS High Sierra	For Consumer: Windows 10 Home in S-mode For Commercial: Windows 10 Pro Free upgrade to Windows 11
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 365 Family 30-day trial

Camera & Audio	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Camera	480p FaceTime HD camera	720p HD f2.0 front-facing video camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack	Dual far-field Studio Mics OmniSonic stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium

Misc	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop Go
Inking	-	Not Support
Sensors	-	Ambient light sensor
Security	-	Firmware TPM Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello sign-in One-Touch sign in with FingerPrint Reader Power button Note Surface Laptop Go i5/4GB/64GB does not include Fingerprint Power Button.
In the box	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	Surface Laptop Go 39W 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	Best-in-class support from Microsoft Store Microsoft Store Promise for Surface: 60-day return policy 90 days of free technical phone support Free virtual workshops and training Surface price promise

Key Features	MacBook 12” 2017	Surface Laptop 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 Late 2020 3:2 1.5K 12.45” 1024p 60Hz Weight 2.45 lb 1.11 kg Powered By Intel Core i5-1035G1 4C/8T, 1.00 → 3.60 GHz Geekbench 5 979 Single Core Geekbench 5 2,878 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 32 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X Starting at $550 i5, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, No Fingerprint Up to 13 Hours Battery Life Optional Fingerprint Reader On Power Button Single USB-A USB 3.0 Single USB-C w/ DP & PD Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0