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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 54.8 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Amazon | Microsoft |
| Android 5.0 Lollipop | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2015-09-30 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.31 x 6.26 x 0.30 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 15.24 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 260.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1500 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.5 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an overall score of 72.2, which is a lot better than Amazon Fire HD 10's 54.8 global score. Despite being the best tablet in this comparison review, we must highlight that it's also older, thicker and much heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Amazon Fire HD 10 works with Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little bit better hardware performance than Amazon Fire HD 10, because although it has a lower number of cores , it also counts with a greater amount of RAM memory. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a much better looking display than Amazon Fire HD 10, because it has a way higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px, a larger display and a greater screen density.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a much greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Amazon Fire HD 10, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 480 GB more internal memory. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a much better camera than Amazon Fire HD 10. They have the same 1920x1080 video resolution, a 5 MP back camera and the same video frame rates.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3's battery performance is just as good as the Amazon Fire HD 10 one.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 costs a lot more than Amazon Fire HD 10, but it's still a great choice, because you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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