Surface Book 2 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Surface Book 2 and M1 MacBook Pro 13” models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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Surface Book 2 Pros
Reasons that Surface Book 2 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 vs. integrated
Surface Book 2 comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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M.2 | Yes x1 | Onboard |
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than Surface Book 2.
2020 vs. 2017
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 91% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8650U inside Surface Book 2.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” weighed 3.1 pounds, 9% lighter than the 3.38 pounds Surface Book 2.
Weight | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 3.38 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.53 kg | 1.41 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Surface Book 2 and M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Surface Book 2 Price | ||
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5"(Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB), silver By Microsoft $279.95 $599.99 53% OFF | ||
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft $498.95 | ||
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) - 13.5in (Renewed) By Microsoft $321.95 $339.94 5% OFF | ||
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Price | ||
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $708.97 | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $859.99 $975.23 12% OFF | ||
Apple 2020 MacBook Air with M1 Chip 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $679.95 $724.00 6% OFF |
Availability | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2017 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
Pricing |
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Exterior | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions |
| 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Platinum | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 13.5 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
| Left (2)
Right (1)
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Internal Specs | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM |
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Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe SSD |
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Connectivity | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Wi-Fi |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
More |
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Battery | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size |
| 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life |
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Power Supply |
| 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Windows 10 Pro (Creators Update) Free upgrade to Windows 11 | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial | 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 |
Camera & Audio | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
Audio |
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Misc | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Inking | Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision | - |
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Security |
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In the box |
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Warranty | One-year limited hardware 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. |
More | Supports Surface Dial Supports both on-screen and off-screen interaction. | Video Support
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Key Features | Surface Book 2 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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