MacBook Pro 13in vs Surface Pro 3 review: Which is better?
OS X and Windows 8.1 battle it out to see is if the hybrid is better than the laptop
Verdict
To recap, the MacBook Pro has taken this with a convincing 6-2 victory.
The Apple device won the following categories: Display, battery life, performance, operating system, ports and price.Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 was victorious when it came to design/versatility and input. The devices drew when it came to repairability.
Despite being a solid 2-in-1 hybrid, the Surface Pro 3 isn't able to match the performance and battery life of the MacBook. And based on our experience with both operating systems, the Apple device is going to have longevity and represent a better investment.
Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2026 report - the leading resource for IT decision-maker insight on priorities and investment areas in AI, security and more.
-
Apple’s Siri overhaul is a ‘watershed moment’ in its long-awaited AI pushNews The revamped Siri AI could put to rest questions over its lackluster approach to AI, providing it nails the roll-out
-
AMD chief exec Lisa Su touts UK’s AI potential as firm eyes £2bn investmentNews The deal will see a new AI supercomputer built in Cambridge and partnerships with Imperial College London and Oriole Networks
-
Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1: Which was the best operating system?Vs We rate Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1 in a number of key categories for professional use
-
Windows 10 vs Windows 8.1 vs Windows 7 - Microsoft OS head-to-headVs We pit Microsoft's most popular operating systems against each other to see which is the greatest of all time
-
macOS Sierra UK release date, price, features: Night Shift mode returns with macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta 8Rumours The tech will reduce blue light from your screen at night time
-
Surface Pro 3 review: Everything you need to knowReviews Microsoft may have just fixed Surface Pro 3 battery issue
-
OS X 10.11 El Capitan release date and features: Is it worth upgrading?News OS X 10.11.6 update released for developer and public beta testing
-

Apple MacBook Retina 12in review - 'a superb choice, but challenging to fit into how you work'Reviews Apple upgrades specs and adds rose gold model for 2016 MacBook Retina 12in
-
Critical vulnerability discovered in OS XNews Built-in security measures no match for Zero Day flaw, claims security firm
-

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro With Retina Display (Early-2015) reviewReviews A Broadwell upgrade provides impressive battery life for Apple’s business laptop.