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| Global Score | |
| 57.5 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Acer | Microsoft |
| Android 5.1 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2015-09-02 | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.58 x 5.00 x 0.34 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 12.35 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1715.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1200 x 1920 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 283 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom x7 chipset | -- |
| Z8700, 64-bit (Single-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics, Gen 8-LP, 16EU, 600 MHz GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 8.01 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4420mAh Li - Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro has a score of 63.2, which is just a bit better than Acer Predator 8's 57.5 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro's body is extremely older, notably thicker and way heavier than Acer Predator 8. The Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro OS, and Acer Predator 8 works with Android 5.1 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a greater performance than Acer Predator 8, because it has a graphics processor, 1 more cpu cores and a larger amount of RAM. Acer Predator 8 counts with a much better looking display than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a way smaller display, it also counts with a better pixels density and a slightly better resolution of 1920 x 1200px.
The Microsoft Surface Pro has a much bigger memory for apps and games than Acer Predator 8, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Acer Predator 8 shoots much better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a lot better resolution back facing camera.
Acer Predator 8 features a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Microsoft Surface Pro is not only the best tablets in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others.
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