Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Apple
54 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The refurbished Microsoft Surface receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, design, and performance. Users praise its lightweight build, responsive touchscreen, and value for money, with many noting it arrived in like-new condition. However, a few negative experiences highlight reliability issues, such as sudden failure after a few weeks and charging problems, which lower the overall score.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Responsive touchscreen
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition upon arrival
- Good performance for daily tasks
Cons
- Occasional sudden failure after weeks
- Charging issues reported
- Touchscreen can be dull
- Heats up under light loads
- Battery life not perfect
Portability 5
Build quality 6
Touchscreen 4
Value for money 5
Reliability 2
Battery life 3
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core Ultra 7 165H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.38 kg |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H Black
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" 165H
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.