MacBook Air 13” 2017 vs. Surface Pro 5: Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between MacBook Air 13” 2017 and Surface Pro 5, 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 Pro 5.
MacBook Air 13” 2017 has a 13.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 12.3-inch Surface Pro 5.
Surface Pro 5 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 5 is better than MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Intel Core i7-7660U inside Surface Pro 5 has a 29% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-5650U inside MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Surface Pro 5 supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook Air 13” 2017. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Surface Pro 5 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 Pro 5 weighed 1.69 pounds, 43% lighter than the 2.96 pounds MacBook Air 13” 2017.
Weight | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
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Pound | 2.96 lbs. | 1.69 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.34 kg | 0.77 kg |
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 $219.99 $249.00 12% OFF | ||
2017 Apple Macbook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD Storage) (QWERTY English) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $228.85 $249.00 8% OFF | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Air with 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $254.99 $279.00 9% OFF | ||
Surface Pro 5 Price | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet,12.3 inch (2736 x 1824), Intel Core i5-7300U 2.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM 256GB SSD, CAM, Win 10 Pro (Renewed) By Microsoft $319.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet 12.3in 2K IPS Touchscreen Surface Laptop w/Backlitkey, Core i5-7300U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Mini DisplayPort, MicroSD XC Card Reader Windows 10 Pro (Renewed) By Microsoft $314.00 | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro (5th Gen) (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) LTE (Renewed) By Microsoft $337.00 |
Availability | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
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Pricing |
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Exterior | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
Dimensions | 12.8” x 8.94” x 0.11 - 0.68” (325 mm x 227 mm x 3 - 17 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 2.96 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 Pro 5 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12.3 Inches |
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Ports | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
| Left (1)
Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
Storage | 128GB 256GB Configurable to 512GB flash storage. | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
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Battery | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
Size | 54 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 45 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 13.5 hours of video playback |
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 Pro 5 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Mojave | Windows 10 Pro (Creators Update) |
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 Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Air 13” 2017 | Surface Pro 5 |
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 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 Pro 5 |
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