Stand out
WindowsΒ 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 WindowsΒ 10 PCs
Cortana
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 β yes, even your iPhone. Meanwhile, Siriβs on iOS, but not on Macs.
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 β yes, even your iPhone. Meanwhile, Siriβs on iOS, but not on Macs.
Windows Ink
Windows offers a wide range of laptops with touchscreens β unlike Mac. Use natural motions like swiping to scroll and pinching to shrink. Quickly turn thoughts into action with the magic of Windows Ink.2
Windows offers a wide range of laptops with touchscreens β unlike Mac. Use natural motions like swiping to scroll and pinching to shrink. Quickly turn thoughts into action with the magic of Windows Ink.2
Windows Hello
Windows Hello3 gives you a choice of biometric modes β such as fingerprint or facial recognition β that work best for you. But on Mac, biometric modes arenβt even available.
Windows Hello3 gives you a choice of biometric modes β such as fingerprint or facial recognition β that work best for you. But on Mac, biometric modes arenβt even available.
Security
Windows delivers essential protection against malware, with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Microsoft SmartScreen. But Macs donβt come with anti-virus software included.
Windows delivers essential protection against malware, with Windows Defender, Windows Firewall and Microsoft SmartScreen. But Macs donβt 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 13β MacBook Pro.
To begin comparing, select a device below
Surface Book
$1,699*
Dell XPS 13
$1299*
Lenovo Yoga 900
$1,399*
Surface Book
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch and Pen
Pen
Digital inking, Pen optimization
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello face sign-in
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
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
13.5β PixelSense display
Thinness
0.51- 0.90 inch
Weight
3.34 pounds
Dell XPS 13
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
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 900
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 9 hours playback with display brightness set at 200 nits6
CPU
Intel Core i7-6500U 2.50 GHz
with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10 GHz
Memory
16GB
Storage
512GB SSD
Screen Resolution
3200 x 1800
Screen Size
13.3 in QHD+ IPS touchscreen
Thinness
0.59 inch
Weight
2.85 pounds
MacBook Pro 13β
$1,299*
MacBook Pro 13β
Touchscreen
None
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
None
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
Surface Book
$1,699*
Dell XPS 13
$1299*
Lenovo Yoga 900
$1,399*
Compare to MacBook Air
Click on any of these premium Windows 10 devices to see how their specs line up against the 13β MacBook Air.
To begin comparing, select a device below
Surface Pro 4
$999*
Dell XPS 13
$999*
Lenovo Yoga 900
$1,199*
Surface Pro 4
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch and Pen
Pen
Digital inking, Pen optimization
Biometric log-in
Windows Hello face sign-in
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
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
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
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 900
Buy nowTouchscreen
10-point multi-touch
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
Cortana personal assistant
Comprehensive Security
Complete, built-in and ongoing protection. Standard.
Battery Life
Up to 9 hours playback with display brightness set at 200 nits6
CPU
Intel Core i7-6500U 2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.10 GHz
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB SSD
Screen Resolution
3200 x 1800
Screen Size
13.3 in QHD+ IPS touchscreen
Thinness
0.59 inch
Weight
2.85 pounds
MacBook Air 13β
$999*
MacBook Air 13β
Touchscreen
None
Pen
None
Biometric log-in
None
Voice activation
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
Surface Pro 4
$999*
Dell XPS 13
$999*
Lenovo Yoga 900
$1,199*
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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.
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.
