Here’s a quick comparison of Microsoft Surface with Windows Pro and Apple MacBook Air. Both the devices have almost identical internals with a major difference of Surface being a Touch device with detachable keyboards.
| Spec |
Microsoft Surface |
Apple MacBook Air |
| Image |
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| Size |
10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53in |
11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68in |
| Weight |
Less than 2lbs |
1.08 kg (2.38 pounds) |
| Display |
1920×1080 |
1366 x 768 |
| Touch Screen Support |
10-point multi-touch |
No |
| Pen Input |
Supported and Included |
Not supported |
| CPU |
3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor |
3rd Gen Intel Core i5 Processor |
| Memory |
4GB RAM |
4GB RAM |
| Storage |
64GB, 128GB |
64GB, 128GB |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology |
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 4.0 technology |
| Battery |
42 W-h |
35 W-h |
| Cameras |
Two 720p HD cameras, front-facing and rear-facing |
720p Front camera |
| Ports |
Full-size USB 3.0 microSDXC card slot Mini DisplayPort |
2 Full-size USB 3.0
Thunderbolt Port
Mini DisplayPort |
| Sensors |
Ambient light sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Digital Compass |
Ambient light sensor |
| Keyboard |
Detachable Touch Cover/Type Cover |
Full-size backlit keyboard |
| Operating System |
Windows 8 Pro |
Mac OS X Mountain Lion |
| Pricing |
From $1020 with Touch Cover/Type Cover |
From $999 |