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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 56.5 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Microsoft |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2012-01-09 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.20 x 6.90 x 0.43 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 23.46 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and Gray | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 79.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 224 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Ultra low power (ULP) high-performance 12-core NVIDIA GeForce GPU GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 9800mAh Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 10.16 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a general score of 72.2, which is much better than Acer Iconia Tab A700's 56.5 general score. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Acer Iconia Tab A700 counts with Android 4.1 OS. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a newer and somewhat thinner portable tablet than the Acer Iconia Tab A700, although it's heavier.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a display that is very similar to the display in Acer Iconia Tab A700, because although the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a little less pixels per inch in the screen, it also counts with a slightly better 1440 x 2160 resolution and a larger screen. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little better performance than Acer Iconia Tab A700, because although it has 2 less CPU cores , it also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a better camera than Acer Iconia Tab A700. They have a back facing camera with a 5 MP. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a lot bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than Acer Iconia Tab A700, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity.
The Acer Iconia Tab A700 has a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Acer Iconia Tab A700, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Acer Iconia Tab A700. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the Acer Iconia Tab A700, giving up a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your money.
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