31 Oct Is Google Giving Apple a run for their money? The MacBook Pro vs Google Pixelbook

After comparing the recently launched Google Pixel 4 to the iPhone 11 Pro, this week we will take a look at the MacBook Pro compared to the Google Pixelbook in an effort to discover who has the best Laptop of 2019. While Apple Laptops dominated the early part of the decade, competitors like Google have closed the gap over recent years. With their recently released Pixelbook, Google stands as the nearest competition to the MacBook Pro, a staple of the industry for consumers.

One thing that Google has continued to dominate among users, even on iOS devices, is the Chrome browser, which many prefer over Apple’s Safari browser. While Apple has synergy with mobile applications and other Apple platforms, Google’s adoption of Android and its respective applications and functions has made the operating system highly compatible and comparable. This has allowed Google to target a larger proportion of users based on the fact that even Apple users are active on Google platforms (Chrome, etc…).  

One difference in the devices is the respective design of the devices. Google attempted to essentially scale their Pixel Smartphone to the size of a laptop, whereas the MacBook continues to have its traditional frame and structure. Subsequently, the actual width, length, and weight are different, where the Pixelbook is respectively smaller in each measurable. Also, the processor in the Pixelbook is more than 10 watts less than the Macbook’s, giving it a slightly lower battery life.

Overall, the additional $300 to purchase the MacBook Pro may not be worth it to some, however, Apple continues to carry the edge over its competitors, with an advantage in operating system efficiency, measurables, and brand value. For Apple users like me, it feels important to purchase solely Apple products to allow compatibility and consistently across all personal devices. While the actual product differences may be minimal, the brand loyalty associated with Apple continues to hinder Google and other competitors, and there is no reason to believe this trend won’t continue.