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Apple iPad 2
16 GB VerizonMicrosoft Surface Pro 3
256 GB| Global Score | |
| 57.3 | 68.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Microsoft |
| iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-03-02 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 21.41 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| $ 405.00 | $ 425.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 132 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A5 chipset | Intel Core i5 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.01 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 0.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.28 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| EV-DO A and CDMA | -- |
| 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6944mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.24 | 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 68.5, which is better than the Apple iPad 2's general score of 57.3. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's body is extremely newer, but a little bit thicker and heavier than the Apple iPad 2. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Apple iPad 2 works with iOS 7.x operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a bit better CPU than iPad 2, because although it has doesn't have an additional GPU, and they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a brighter display than iPad 2, because it has a much higher 1440 x 2160px resolution, a way better number of pixels per screen inch and a larger display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 takes much better photos and videos than iPad 2, because it has a camera in the back with way more MP and a lot higher 1920x1080 video quality. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Apple iPad 2, because it has 256 GB internal storage capacity.
The Apple iPad 2 has a really longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 costs a bit more than the iPad 2, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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