Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
The Surface Pro 7 receives strong praise for its durability, performance, and display quality. Users highlight fast boot times, excellent Wi-Fi range, and the ability to withstand drops over years of use. However, some are disappointed that the keyboard is not included in the package, and the device ships with Windows 10 Home instead of Pro.
Pros
- Durable build quality
- Fast boot time
- Excellent Wi-Fi range
- Great screen color rendition
- SSD performance
Cons
- Keyboard not included
- Comes with Windows 10 Home instead of Pro
- Expensive
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 1065G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Plus Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2736 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 0.79 kg★ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 42 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Platinum
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong reliability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.