Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Platinum 2021
Microsoft
37 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 16" Space Gray 2019
Apple
76 Overall Score
Scores
Creator
Entertainment
Developer
Gaming
Business
Student
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" | Apple MacBook Pro Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G | AMD Ryzen 5 5500★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 1.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon Pro 5500M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.4" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 3072 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.11 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 16" Space Gray 2019
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 16"
Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 24 specs.