The Surface Laptop uses PCIe-based NVMe SSD, which is considerably slower than the NVMe SSDs used in Apple's computers with their custom interface/controller. By a factor of 10x on sequential reads.
Please continue reading...
I will agree, based on the benchmarks, the Surface itself is defnitely using a sub par pissant of a drive. inexcusible.
but NVME drives are much faster than what Microsoft is apparently using. Good NVME drives are faster than what Appe put in the Air.
As I said, continue reading instead of jumping defensively as I've provided benchmarks
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I had 1 problem with a new 13" MBP in 2012 and Apple replaced the logic board under warranty. Never gave me any more trouble. I have also had the 2016, 2017 TB 13" MBP with no problems, along with the 2018 mini. All of these products have had various problems with many members here. I have never had problems with them. If I had after a new purchase, my ratio would be leaning more your direction.
I could go out and get the latest and greatest Windows laptop but, I know support won't be there like it is with Apple. I also don't like the fact there are so many third parties involved with pc laptops, which makes it easy for costumer no support to kick the can and tell you to go someone else.
I think the whole market is / has been changing for both sides. It is a time of upheaval in many ways. And many loyalists here feel left out / betrayed / taken for granted given their experiences with hardware and the lack of direct ownership until lawsuit talk. I get. No different on the other side. In the end, get what works best for your needs and desires.
yeah, I know i'm coming accross as a cantankerous old bastard
there are pros and cons to many devices. for example, as foun, the drive in the Surface is ... a piece of **** to put it midly based on the benchmarks.
we seem to be in a weird period where the name brands like Microsoft and Apple want to push the envelope in price an revenue generation while finding different ways of providing a subpar experience in different avenues.
Honestly, I wouldn't be able to recommend either of these laptops for various reasons and believe there arej far better options, that are far better customized for the user needs than what these two monoliths are currently offering in their computer portfolio.
Microsoft isn't even a blip on the sale numbers and Apple has been on a steady decline over the last few years due to this.
its really time that we start looking to these other more dedicated computer manufacturers who are experts at it as primary recommendations.
Dell's XPS, Razer's Stealth (though it's expensive), Lenovo X1 Carbon seem to be the device that really are leading, with top end specs, innovative designs that try new things and pricing that seems more in line with the performance they are offering.
Microsoft's failings iwth this laptop too are pretty glaring. Lack of Thunderbolt, a proprietary port. poor SSD performance.
both Apple and Microsoft seem to be aiming at the Mall boutique shopper and not the typical computer user. an i find their pricing compared to offerings to be out of touch with what should be the actual reality given manufacturing efficiencies and commoditization of the majority of the components.
