MacBook 12” 2017 vs. Surface Pro 6: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2017 and Surface Pro 6 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of MacBook 12” 2017 over Surface Pro 6.
Surface Pro 6 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 6 is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
2018 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-8650U inside Surface Pro 6 has a 163% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
Surface Pro 6 weighed 1.7 pounds, 17% lighter than the 2.03 pounds MacBook 12” 2017.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 1.7 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 0.77 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2017 and Surface Pro 6.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook 12” 2017 Price | ||
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2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $352.69 | ||
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 $399.99 | ||
Apple MacBook 12in Retina 2017 (Newest Version) 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $379.97 | ||
Surface Pro 6 Price | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - Newest Version (Renewed) By Microsoft $254.00 $329.00 23% OFF | ||
MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 6 I7-8650U 16 512 SSD - PLATINUM By Microsoft $428.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 12.3" Tablet 128GB WiFi Core™ i5-8350U 1.7GHz, Platinum (Renewed) By Microsoft $235.00 |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
Released | 2017 | 2018 |
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Pricing |
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Generations | - |
Exterior | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 11.50” x 7.9” x 0.33” (292 mm x 201 mm x 8.5 mm) Width: 11.50” (292 mm) Height: 7.9” (201 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.5 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
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Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold | Matte Black Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
Size | 12 Inches | 12.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB BGA PCIe SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 45 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 13.5 hours of video playback |
Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
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Software | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
OS | Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
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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 Pro 6 |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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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. |
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More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2017 | Surface Pro 6 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook 12” 2017, a 12-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 12.3-inch Surface Pro 6 was introduced by Microsoft about a year later in late-2018. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-8650U with a boost clock speed up to 4.20 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 620 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook 12” 2017 has a 12-inch display which is quite similar size to the 12.3-inch Surface Pro 6. In addition, the MacBook 12” 2017 weighs 2.03 lbs. about 19% heavier than the 1.7 lbs. Surface Pro 6. Moreover, measured at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”, the MacBook 12” 2017 is considerably bulkier than the Surface Pro 6 at 11.5” x 7.9” x 0.33”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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