Microsoft declares (PC) war all over again – Computerworld

Take performance, for example: Microsoft claims its product can run 58% faster than the MacBook Air M3. The company even ran a side-by-side photo editing test between the two computers to prove its advantage.

It’s worth noting, however, that the Surface device contains a fan, which the MacBook Air does not, which means Microsoft’s system can run at a higher temperature.

Once the inevitable comparative reviews appear, it will be interesting to learn how long you can run such intensive tasks on a Surface in terms of energy consumption and battery life, and how this compares to the same tasks on a Mac. Microsoft says that when it comes to simulated web browsing, you’ll get over an hour more battery life on its device than Apple’s. However, Ars Technica calls Microsoft’s battery life claims “muddy”, saying they need further independent verification.