MacBook Pro 2016 vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 5 vs. MacBook Air 2016: Which device you should wait for? (Photo : YouTube/HandyAndy Tech Tips)
According to reports, MacBook Pro 2016 and MacBook Air 2016 may launch at the Apple event. The event will be held between March 15 and March 21. On the other hand, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is expected to release in October this year.
MacBook Pro 2016
It is expected that the MacBook Pro 2016 will be lighter, slimmer and powerful. In addition, the upcoming laptop will have an improved battery life.
According to a report from MacRumors, the device will have the Skylake processor and a touchscreen feature.
It is expected that the new MacBook Pro 2016 will come out in a variety of sizes - a 15-inch, a 13-inch and a 12-inch version.
There are speculations that the device may have a solar powered feature. The tech giant Apple has acquired a patent with solar-related equipment.
Furthermore, the 2016 MacBook Pro will have an OLED screen that will provide 4K graphics.
Other rumored features of the laptop include Thunderbolt Port, detachable keyboard and OS X El Capitan Operating system.
MacBook Pro 2016 is expected to cost between $1,299 to $1,799.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5
It is expected that Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will improve in terms of battery life. The Surface Pro 4 is good for just 5 hours on the video setting.
Earlier reports suggested that the Microsoft had filed a patent of rechargeable stylus and it may debut with the Surface Pro 5. Surface Pen will feature charging terminals, a built-in rechargeable battery, an indicator light and an on/off button.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has 2.736 x 1,824 pixels; however the upcoming SP 5 could come with 4K resolution, enabling the owner to view rich 4K content on a tablet. Speculations are also doing the rounds that the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 will have a screen size of 13.3 inches.
Reports suggest that the base model with an Intel i5 will begin at $899, the model with an i7 will begin at $999 and the model with an i7 Extreme will begin at $1,599.
MacBook Air 2016
According to reports, the new MacBook Air will be lighter and slimmer. Also, the device will feature Intel Skylake processors, cooling modules and new batteries.
The MacBook Air 2016 is expected to be armed with Intel's Skylake processing chip, according to Forbes. This chipset will be coupled with the OS X. According to various reports, the Skylake chip will add to 30% of battery efficiency and 20% of enhanced processing.
Furthermore, the 2016 MacBook Air is expected to have a USB-C port and all-in-one connecting port. It is said that the device will come in three sizes - a 15-inch version, a 13-inch version and a 12-inch version.
