MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. Surface Go 2: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Surface Go 2 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook Air 13” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook Air 13” 2017 is better than Surface Go 2.
Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 17% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core M3-8100Y inside Surface Go 2.
MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 13.3-inch screen size 26% larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2.
Surface Go 2 Pros
Reasons that Surface Go 2 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
2020 vs. 2017
Surface Go 2 supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 1866MHz versus 1600MHz of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Surface Go 2 weighed 1.2 pounds, 60% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 1.2 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 0.54 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Surface Go 2.
Both laptops supports up to 8GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook Air 13” 2017 Price | ||
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Apple 13in MacBook Air (2017 Newest Version) 1.8GHz Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $238.99 $255.00 6% OFF | ||
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $244.99 $289.99 16% OFF | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $274.68 $290.00 5% OFF | ||
Surface Go 2 Price | ||
New Microsoft Surface Go 2 - 10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 4GB Memory - 64GB - Wifi - Platinum (Latest Model) By Microsoft $282.03 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go 2-10.5" Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - WiFi - Platinum (Latest Model) (Renewed) By Microsoft $279.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Go 2 10.5 inches Touch-Screen Intel Pentium 4GB RAM, 64gb STV-00001 (Renewed) By Microsoft $165.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Released | 2017 | 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 mm) | 9.65” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.65” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg) |
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Colors | Silver | Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 10.5 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
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Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. |
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Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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More | - | Optional LTE
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Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 26.81 Wh |
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Power Supply | 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
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Software | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave |
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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 |
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Camera & Audio | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
Inking | - | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel magnetic storage |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook Air 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 800-823-2775. |
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More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Go 2 |
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Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook Air 13” 2017, a 13.3-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-5650U with a boost clock speed up to 3.10 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 6000 (48 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2 was introduced by Microsoft about three years later in mid-2020. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core M3-8100Y with a boost clock speed up to 3.40 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 13.3-inch display which is considerably larger than the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2. In addition, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 weighs 2.96 lbs. about 146% heavier than the 1.2 lbs. Surface Go 2. Moreover, measured at 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.68”, the MacBook Air 13” 2017 is much bulkier than the Surface Go 2 at 9.65” x 6.9” 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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