Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 62.1 | 66.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Microsoft |
| iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x | Windows 10 |
| 2011-03-02 | 2019-10-23 |
| 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches | 11.50 x 7.91 x 0.33 inches |
| 21.62 ounces | 27.94 ounces |
| Black and White | Matte Black and Platinum |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 505.00 | $ 749.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 9.7 inches | 12.3 inches |
| 1024 x 768 pixels | 1824 x 2736 pixels |
| IPS LCD | -- |
| 132 pixels per inch | 267 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Apple A5 chipset | Intel Core i3 1005G1 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 10 nm (Dual-Core 3400 MHz) processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU | Intel UHD Graphics GPU |
| 8.01 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 0.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | -- |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.16 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6944mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 8.24 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has an overall score of 66.9, which is just a bit better than the Apple iPad 2's global score of 62.1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7's body is noticeably newer and just a little bit thinner, but also much heavier than the Apple iPad 2. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with Windows 10 OS, while Apple iPad 2 comes with iOS 7.x OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features a superior processing power than iPad 2, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, and they both have 2 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 also counts with more RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 has a better looking screen than Apple iPad 2, because it has a lot higher resolution of 2736 x 1824px, a lot greater screen density and a larger display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 counts with a lot bigger memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than iPad 2, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 captures clearer videos and photos than Apple iPad 2, because it has a way more MP back-facing camera and a way higher (Full HD) video quality.
The iPad 2 features a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 costs a lot more money than Apple iPad 2, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.