12-inch MacBook Air Retina vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Comparison: Features, Specs, Price - A comprehensive comparison

By Aishwarya Oct 04, 2014 12:52 PM EDT

12-inch MacBook Air Retina vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Comparison: Features, Specs, Price - A comprehensive comparison

Users might find it difficult to choose between the latest Apple MacBook Air and Surface Pro 3.

The revolutionary 12-inch MacBook has been pegged to be released in 2015. The latest Intel Core M chipset will let the design to go completely fan less. Not much has been declared about the 12-inch MacBook with this article we will focus on the available details of 12-inch MacBook and Surface Pro 3.

Fans might expect larger space for bigger battery with greater battery life backup. The button on the track pad will be somewhat removed. Sensors like force and optical sensors and new touch gestures will be introduced. The new MacBook Air will feature Retina display. It is rumored that the 12-inch display size MacBook will have 2,304 x 1440 pixels resolution with 226-ppi pixel density. The current MacBook Air provides 1366 x 768-pixel resolution in 11.6-inch display size.

Moving towards to Surface Pro 3, it has a smaller 12-inch screen and offers 2160 x 1440 pixel resolutions with 3:2 aspect ratio. The third generation Surface Pro 3 has been powered with 1.5GHz Intel core i3 model or 2.9GHz processor with Intel core i5 or 3.7 GHz Intel core i7 model. Its internal storage varies with model from 64GB to 512GB. RAM slot has 4GB to 8GB provision available according to customer's choice. The new design comes with dual 5 MP camera. It can record video upt0 1080p.

The Surface Pro 3 has fold-out built in angle system which will allow user to use the device from any angle. It even bends almost 180-degree flat angle. It weighs only 800g and is portable but gives heavy-duty performance. The intelligent design adds the vents around the edges so no chance of getting scorched with heat while using it on knees or the bed. An annoying part is the fans. It gets loud when powerful programs and apps are operated.