2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. Surface Pro 7: Full specs comparison
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and Surface Pro 7 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than Surface Pro 7.
The 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch screen size 8% larger than the 12.3-inch Surface Pro 7.
Surface Pro 7 Pros
Reasons that Surface Pro 7 is better than 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
2019 vs. 2017
Intel Core i7-1065G7 inside Surface Pro 7 has a 78% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7567U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Surface Pro 7 supports a faster memory speed than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It supports up to 3733MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Surface Pro 7 weighed 1.70 pounds, 44% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Weight | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 1.70 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 0.77 kg |
Surface Pro 7 has more ports and slots count than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has six versus five amount of ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Surface Connect | No | Yes |
Surface Type Cover port | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes x4 | No |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Total | 5 | 6 |
Surface Pro 7 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3). It has four versus two commonly used ports and slots on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Ports | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Thunderbolt 3 | Yes | No |
USB-A | No | Yes |
USB-C | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and Surface Pro 7.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2.3GHz Core i5, 256GB - Space Gray - 2017 (Renewed) By Apple $320.38 | ||
Mid 2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple $359.99 | ||
Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 in, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $574.95 $609.95 6% OFF | ||
Surface Pro 7 Price | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 256GB i7 16GB RAM Windows 10 Pro (Wi-Fi, 1.3GHz Quad-Core i7 up to 3.9GHz, 12.3 Inch Touchscreen) Matte Black PVT-00015 (Renewed) By Microsoft $546.99 | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD – Platinum By Microsoft $699.99 $899.00 22% OFF | ||
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - 10th Gen Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD – Platinum By Microsoft $724.01 $758.99 5% OFF |
Availability | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Released | 2017 | 2019 |
Release Date | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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Pricing |
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Exterior | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 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 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
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Colors | Space Gray Silver | Matte Black Platinum |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Left (2)
Right (3)
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Right (3)
Bottom (1)
Under Kickstand (1)
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Internal Specs | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X RAM |
Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB BGA PCIe SSD |
Connectivity | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
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Battery | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Size | 49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 43.2 Wh |
Battery Life |
| Up to 10.5 hours of typical device usage |
Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
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Software | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
OS | Shipped with macOS 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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial |
Camera & Audio | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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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In the box |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
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More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Surface Pro 7 |
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