MacBook Retina 2015 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: Can Microsoft Topple Apple for Ultraportable Devices?

By David Robertson, Christian Post Contributor Thursday, March 26, 2015

It's been two weeks already since the new MacBook 2015 was announced, and yet there is still a lot of buzz surrounding the new ultraportable laptop from Apple.

Speaking of ultraportable, another upcoming device that has been under the radar of tech enthusiasts for months is the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Last year, the Redmond, Wash.-based manufacturer developed the great device with the Surface Pro 3. It enabled users to seamlessly transfer from working on a tablet to a laptop.

This time around, Microsoft will certainly bring its A-game to the table in order to beat the new MacBook.

According to a report by Yibada, the upcoming device is rumored to come in two versions – a 12-inch and 14-inch model -- in order to compete with Apple's other MacBooks.

Remember, the Cupertino manufacturer also launched new versions of its MacBook Air and Pro, so Microsoft thought of another version to provide users some alternatives.

In the report, the Microsoft tablet will boast a 2160 x 1440 resolution for both versions of the device. This will directly rival the new MacBook's Retina display.

Based on previous rumors, the upcoming device will run on an Intel Core M Broadwell chipset as well, like the Macbook 2015.

However, a report indicated that the Intel Core M chip that will run on the Surface Pro 4 will be a newer and potentially better and faster version.

In spite all of these rumors, the battle between the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and the MacBook 2015 will boil down to buyer preferences.

Consumers who prefer a traditional laptop notebook might stick with the ultra-thin MacBook, while those who love using the touch screens of tablets may find the Surface interesting.