Stand out
Windows 10 PCs lead the way in innovation and performance. From 10-point touch screen displays to industry-leading security, Windows devices stand tall versus the competition.
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MacBook ProMacBook AirOnly on Windows 10 PCs
Cortana
Your digital assistant Cortana has more ways to save you time and effort.1 Set a reminder on your Windows PC and have it pop on your smartphone – yes, even your iPhone.10 Plus, you can ask Cortana for help your way, using your keyboard or voice commands. Siri only responds to voice.
Your digital assistant Cortana has more ways to save you time and effort.1 Set a reminder on your Windows PC and have it pop on your smartphone – yes, even your iPhone.10 Plus, you can ask Cortana for help your way, using your keyboard or voice commands. Siri only responds to voice.
Windows Ink
Use Windows Ink2 to capture ideas easily and quickly. Access ink workspace for smart note taking, easy document editing, and precision creative work.** And unlike Mac, Windows offers a wide range of laptops with touchscreens, making great inking possible.
Use Windows Ink2 to capture ideas easily and quickly. Access ink workspace for smart note taking, easy document editing, and precision creative work.** And unlike Mac, Windows offers a wide range of laptops with touchscreens, making great inking possible.
Windows Hello
Windows Hello3 gives you a choice of biometric sign-in, fingerprint or facial recognition. With Mac, you don’t get a choice – it only comes with fingerprint.
Windows Hello3 gives you a choice of biometric sign-in, fingerprint or facial recognition. With Mac, you don’t get a choice – it only comes with fingerprint.
Security
Windows delivers essential protection against malware, with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Microsoft SmartScreen. But Macs don’t come with anti-virus software included.
Windows delivers essential protection against malware, with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Microsoft SmartScreen. But Macs don’t come with anti-virus software included.
Compare to MacBook Pro
Are you looking for a best-in-class device with good looks and great performance? Select one of the Windows 10 devices below to see how its specs compare to the 13” MacBook Pro.
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Surface Book
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch and Pen
Digital pen
Digital inking, Pen optimization
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello face sign-in
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 12 hours of video playback4
CPU
6th Gen Intel Core i5
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB SSD
Screen Resolution
3000 x 2000 (267 PPI)
Screen Size
13.5” PixelSense display
Thinness
0.51- 0.90 inch
Weight
3.34 pounds
Dell XPS 13
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours5
CPU
Intel Core i5-6200U 2.30 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80 GHz
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB SSD
Screen Resolution
3200 x 1800
Screen Size
13.3 in QHD+ LCD InfinityEdge touchscreen
Thinness
0.35-0.59 inch
Weight
2.9 pounds
Lenovo Yoga 910
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello fingerprint reader
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 15.5 hours battery life6
CPU
Intel Core i7-7500U 2.70 GHz
with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.50 GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 2133 MHz
Storage
256 GB SSD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
13.9 in Full HD IPS touchscreen
Thinness
0.56 inch
Weight
3.0 pounds
MacBook Pro 13”
MacBook Pro 13”
Touchscreen
None
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
Fingerprint only
Comprehensive Security
Partial
Battery Life
Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback7
CPU
2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB PCIe-based flash storage
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1600 (Retina)
Screen Size
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display
Thinness
0.71 inch
Weight
3.48 pounds8
Compare to MacBook Air
Click on any of these premium Windows 10 devices to see how their specs line up against the 13” MacBook Air.
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Surface Pro 4
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch and Pen
Digital pen
Digital inking, Pen optimization
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello face sign-in
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 9 hours of video playback9
CPU
6th Gen Intel Core i5
Memory
4GB
Storage
128GB SSD
Screen Resolution
2736 x 1824 (267 PPI)
Screen Size
12.3" PixelSense display
Thinness
.33 inch
Weight
1.73 pounds
Dell XPS 13
Buy nowTouchscreen
None
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours5
CPU
Intel Core i5-6200U 2.30 GHz with Intel
Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80 GHz
Memory
8GB
Storage
128GB SSD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
13.3 in Full HD LCD InfinityEdge
Thinness
0.35-0.59 inch
Weight
2.86 pounds
Lenovo Yoga 910
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello fingerprint reader
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 15.5 hours battery life6
CPU
Intel Core i7-7500U 2.70 GHz
with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.50 GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 2133 MHz
Storage
256GB SSD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
13.9 in Full HD IPS touchscreen
Thinness
0.56 inch
Weight
3.0 pounds
MacBook Air 13”
MacBook Air 13”
Touchscreen
None
Digital pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Comprehensive Security
Partial
Battery Life
Up to 12 hours iTunes Movie playback7
CPU
1.6GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
Memory
8GB
Storage
128GB PCIe-based flash storage
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900 pixels
Screen Size
13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen
Thinness
0.68 inch
Weight
2.96 pounds8
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** User must enable in settings and have a Bluetooth button on digital pen.
1 Cortana and/or Cortana features available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device; Cortana app required for Android and iOS devices (Requires Android version 4.1.2 or higher, or iPhone 4 with iOS 8.0 or higher).
2 Touch capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessory may be sold separately.
3 Windows Hello requires specialized hardware, including fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor or other biometric sensors.
4 Up to 12 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8 GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network and Auto-Brightness disabled. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
6 Battery life varies by configuration, operating conditions, and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
7 Battery life varies by use and configuration; see www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
8 Size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
9 Up to 9 hours of video playback. Testing conducted by Microsoft in September 2015 using preproduction Intel Core i5, 256GB, 8GB RAM device. Testing consisted of full battery discharge during video playback. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
10 Cortana app required for Android and iOS devices (Requires Android version 4.1.2 or higher, or iPhone 4 with iOS 8.0 or higher).
