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Surface Pro 5 vs. Google Pixelbook: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Surface Pro 5 and Google Pixelbook, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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Surface Pro 5 Pros

Reasons that Surface Pro 5 is better than Google Pixelbook.

Intel Core i7-7660U inside Surface Pro 5 has a 35% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside Google Pixelbook.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core i7-7660U

1,992

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core i5-7300U

1,777

Google Pixelbook - Intel Core i7-7Y75

1,470

Google Pixelbook - Intel Core i5-7Y57

1,282

Surface Pro 5 - Intel Core m3-7Y30

1,202

Surface Pro 5 weighed 1.69 pounds, 30% lighter than the 2.4 pounds Google Pixelbook.

Weight	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Pound	1.69 lbs.	2.4 lbs.
Kilogram	0.77 kg	1.09 kg

Google Pixelbook Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Google Pixelbook over Surface Pro 5.

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Surface Pro 5 and Google Pixelbook.

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size

Surface Pro 5

16 GB

Google Pixelbook

16 GB

Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory type and speed

Surface Pro 5 - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Google Pixelbook - LPDDR3

1,866 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Surface Pro 5 Price
	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	See at Amazon
	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	See at Amazon
	Microsoft Surface Pro (5th Gen) (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB) LTE (Renewed) By Microsoft $337.00	See at Amazon
Google Pixelbook Price
	Google Pixelbook 12-Inch Laptop, Intel Core i7-7Y75, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Chrome OS (Renewed) By Google $334.89	See at Amazon
	Google Pixelbook Go i5 Chromebook 16GB/128GB Just Black (Renewed) By Google $599.00	See at Amazon
	Google Pixelbook (i5, 8 GB RAM, 128GB) (GA00122-US) By Google $999.97	See at Amazon

Availability	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Released	2017	2017
Release Date	Introduced: May 23, 2017 Pre-ordered: May 23, 2017 Released: June 15, 2017	-
Pricing	Starting at 799$	-
Generations	2022 Surface Pro 9 5G 2022 Surface Pro 9 2021 Surface Pro 8 2021 Surface Pro 7 Plus 2019 Surface Pro 7 2018 Surface Pro 6 2017 Surface Pro 5 2015 Surface Pro 4 2014 Surface Pro 3 2013 Surface Pro 2 2012 Surface Pro 1	-

Exterior	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Dimensions	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)	11.4” x 8.7” x 0.4” (290.4 x 220.8 x 10.3 mm)
Weight	Intel Core m3: 1.69 lbs (768 g) Intel Core i5: 1.7 lbs (770 g) Intel Core i7: 1.73 lbs (784 g)	2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Colors	Platinum	Color Silver Materials Aluminum Glass detail with Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Keyboard and Trackpad	Surface Type Cover Not included Weight: 0.68 lb (310 g) Dimension: 11.61 x 8.54 x 0.19 inches (295 mm x 216 mm x 5mm) Keyboard: Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12) 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys; LED backlighting Trackpad: Precision glass trackpad. Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm) Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.	Keyboard Backlit keys for easier typing in low light Full size with 19 mm pitch 0.8 mm travel Google Assistant key Trackpad Edge-to-edge trackpad Etched glass surface

Display	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Size	12.3 Inches	12.3 Inches
Info	Resolution: 2736 x 1824 (5M Pixels) Density: 267 PPI PixelSense™ Display Aspect ratio: 3:2 Inking: designed together with Surface Pen Touch: 10 points multi-touch Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 10nm Oleophobic Coating	12.3" 2400x1600 (235 ppi) Quad HD LCD display for sharper images Touchscreen display with Google Pixelbook Pen support1 400 nits for using in bright areas 72% NTSC color

Ports	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Image Source: Microsoft Left (1) 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Right (3) 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1 x USB-A USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) 1 x Surface Connect Charging, Docking Station Bottom (1) 1 x Type Cover port Under Kickstand (1) 1 x microSD card slot	2 x USB Type-C. Support charging, 4K display output, and quicker data transfer. 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Internal Specs	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Processor	7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y30 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.00 → 2.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.60 → 3.50 GHz, 3MB SmartCache, 15W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7660U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.50 → 4.00 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 15W	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
Integrated Graphics	7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y30 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7300U Intel® HD Graphics 620 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7660U Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 640 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM side cache, 300 → 1100 MHz	7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y57 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 950 MHz 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75 Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory	4GB 8GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM	4GB 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
Storage	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD	128GB 256GB 512GB NVMe solid state drive.

Connectivity	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compatible.	Wi-Fi 5: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 3 2x2 (MIMO), dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Wireless 4.1 technology	Bluetooth® 4.2

Battery	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Size	45 Wh	41 Whr battery
Battery Life	Up to 13.5 hours of video playback	Up to 10 hours of use
Power Supply	44W power supply USB-A output: 5W Surface Connect: 39W	45W USB-C charger Power rating: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A

Software	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
OS	Windows 10 Pro (Creators Update)	Chrome OS
Built-in Apps	Microsoft Office 365 30-days trial	-

Camera & Audio	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Camera	Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing) 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video 8.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD video	Front-facing camera 720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
Audio	Dual microphones 1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™ Premium	Dual speakers for better surround sound 4 mics for improved noise cancellation during video calls

Misc	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
Inking	Supports Surface Pen 4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage	Supports Pixelbook Pen.
Sensors	Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope	3-axis Gyroscope/Accelerometer Accelerometer (Lid) Magnetometer Ambient Light Sensor Magnetic Sensor
Security	HW TPM 2.0 chip for enterprise security Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in	TPM Chip for better on-device security
In the box	Surface Pro (5th Gen) Power supply Quick Start Guide Safety and warranty documents	Google Pixelbook USB-C cable Quick start guide User guide Power adapter
Warranty	One-year limited hardware warranty Commercial: Advanced Exchange warranty service with expedited device replacement	-
More	Mechanical features: Signature unibody magnesium design with hidden perimeter venting Kickstand with a full-friction multiposition hinge to 165 degrees Magnetic attach for keyboard fold stability Physical buttons: volumes, power	-

Key Features	Surface Pro 5	Google Pixelbook
At Glance	Released in Mid 2017 3:2 2.7K 12.3” 1824p 60Hz Weight 1.69 lb 0.77 kg Up to Intel Core i7-7660U 2C/4T, 2.50 → 4.00 GHz Geekbench 5 877 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,992 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 640 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM side cache, 300 → 1100 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3	Released in 2017 3:2 QHD+ 12.3” 1600p 60Hz Weight 2.4 lb 1.09 kg Up to Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C/4T, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz Geekbench 5 714 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,470 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® HD Graphics 615 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz Configurable up to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3