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| Global Score | |
| 54.7 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Microsoft |
| Android 4.2.1 | Windows 8 Pro |
| -- | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.00 x 5.40 x 0.30 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 13.40 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| White | -- |
| Aluminium | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 768 x 1024 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 160 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom chipset | -- |
| Z2560 (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a global score of 63.2, which is much better than the Acer Iconia A1-830-1479's general score of 54.7. Microsoft Surface Pro works with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Acer Iconia A1-830-1479 has Android 4.2.1 operating system. Microsoft Surface Pro is a extremely thicker and noticeably heavier device than the Acer Iconia A1-830-1479.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has just a bit better screen than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, because it has a much higher 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution, a better number of pixels per screen inch and a lot bigger display. Microsoft Surface Pro has a bit better CPU than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, and although they both have a Dual-Core processor, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a graphics co-processor and more RAM.
The Acer Iconia A1-830-1479 features a better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a way better resolution camera and a much better video definition. Microsoft Surface Pro features a much better storage capacity to store more games and applications than Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage.
Acer Iconia A1-830-1479 counts with a much longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
The Microsoft Surface Pro costs a lot more money than the Acer Iconia A1-830-1479, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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