Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Apple MacBook Air: Surface Pro 4 50 Percent Faster Than The 13-Inch MacBook Air, But Apple Wins In Battery Life
Van DUsers are comparing the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with the Apple MacBook Air to determine which is a more practical buy design and function-wise. The 2-in-1 hybrid device is set to compete with Apple's thinnest laptop, presenting a variety of other features that boast its comparative advantage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is catered towards professionals, students and artists. The hybrid product showcases a sleek aesthetic and lightweight design, capable of handling various tasks with its reliable processing power and storage space. The Surface Pro 4 is light and portable, making it an ideal device for frequent travelers. The Surface Pro 4 is also said to be 50 percent faster compared to the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air.
According to Microsoft, the Surface Pro 4 features a 12.3-inch PixelSense display, up to 1TB of SSD hard drive space and up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM. Many users like the extremely high contrast and low glare of the display, showing realistic images and videos. The Intel Core processors of the Surface Pro 4 also allow very fast SSD for all programs and files. The device weighs 766 grams, with an optional multi-position kickstand and type cover, making it an ideal on-the-go device.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is generally available as tablet only, at around $950, while the keyboard cover, priced at $136, converts it into a full laptop, The Memo stated. The device also comes with a digital pen for sketching and marking documents. The Surface Pro 4 will most likely replace any user's existing laptop, although some may not use it as their primary tablet, since battery life is only up to four hours. Windows 10 on the Surface Pro 4 is reliable, but is not as polished as Apple's iOS.
The Apple MacBook Air has a 13.3-inch LED display, 128GB internal storage, either an Intel Core i5 or i7 chipset, and 8GB of memory. It features up to 12 hours of battery life with constant use, and up to 30 days of standby time. The laptop weighs 1.35 kg and is priced at around $1,200. Battery life is still one of Apple's strongest suits, so users who are constantly on the move may find it difficult to shift to the Surface Pro 4.
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