Surface Go vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Surface Go and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Surface Go Pros
Reasons that Surface Go is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
2018 vs. 2017
Surface Go weighed 1.15 pounds, 44% lighter than the 2.03 pounds MacBook 12” 2017.
Weight | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Pound | 1.15 lbs. | 2.03 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.52 kg | 0.92 kg |
MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than Surface Go.
Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017 has a 71% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y inside Surface Go.
MacBook 12” 2017 supports a larger memory capacity than the Surface Go. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Surface Go.
MacBook 12” 2017 has a 12-inch screen size 19% larger than the 10-inch Surface Go.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Surface Go and MacBook 12” 2017.
Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Released | 2018 | 2017 |
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Pricing | Surface Go for Consumer
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Exterior | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Dimensions | 9.6” x 6.9” x 0.33” (245 mm x 175 mm x 8.3 mm) Width: 9.6” (245 mm) Height: 6.9” (175 mm) Thickness: 0.33” (8.3 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Platinum | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 10 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info |
| Retina display
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Ports | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
| One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage |
| 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
More | Optional LTE
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Battery | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 26.12 Wh | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours of video playback |
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Power Supply |
| 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
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 iTunes Books App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera |
| 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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 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. |
More |
| Video Support
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Key Features | Surface Go | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Comparison Summary
Microsoft has released the Surface Go, a 10-inch machine, in mid-2018. It is powered by a dual-core Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017 was introduced by Apple about a year earlier in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Surface Go has a 10-inch display which is considerably smaller than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017. In addition, The Surface Go weighs 1.15 lbs. about 76% lighter than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2017. Moreover, measured at 9.6” x 6.9” x 0.33”, the Surface Go is much more portable than the MacBook 12” 2017 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.
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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