Microsoft did not hold back any punches while comparing the Surface Pro 7 with Apple’s MacBook Pro in the new commercial video posted on YouTube. In the video, the MacBook Pro is criticised for lacking the versatility quotient which Surface Pro 7 offers with the detachable keyboard, touchscreen, and better portability. It is to be noted that the 13-inch MacBook Pro used in the video is not the one powered with the recently released M1 chip but the Intel one.
While Surface Pro 7 has a 12.3-inch touchscreen with support for pen whereas the MacBook Pro only has a touch bar. Then, it points out that MacBook Pro’s design is of a simple laptop whereas the Surface Pro 7 can also be used as a tablet. It is followed by the device’s capability of running games. In the video, the company claims that their device is better for gaming compared to Apple’s.
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In the end, the price of the two is compared in US dollars. MacBook Pro starts at $1,299 whereas the Surface Pro 7 starts at $890. Comparing it to the prices in India, the 13-inch Intel-powered MacBook Pro with 512GB storage starts at Rs 1,74,900, and the M1-powered starts at Rs 1,22,900. On the other hand, the Surface Pro 7 with 256GB storage is currently available for Rs 99,490. The price difference is quite huge but buyers opt for one or the other depending on their usage.
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While the commercial clearly tries to pitch the Surface Pro 7 as a better device compared to the MacBook Pro, it does not make Apple’s notebook less desirable. Sure, the MacBook Pro lacks a touch screen but people don’t buy Apple’s high-performance notebook for a touch screen or playing games. It is a machine used by creatives and designers who want the best laptop for rendering videos or editing really big photos.
