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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 60.6 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Apple | Microsoft |
| iPadOS 15.x | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2014-05-20 |
| -- | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 16.26 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.9 inches | 12 inches |
| 2360 x 1640 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 223 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Apple M2 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 6.3 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | -- |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.92 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has an overall score of 72.2, which is better than iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen)'s 60.6 global score. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen) has iPadOS 15.x OS. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a better screen than Apple iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen), although it has a just a bit lower screen pixel density, a quite lower 1440 x 2160 resolution and a bit smaller screen.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a much more powerful CPU than iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen), although it has a lower number of cores , they both have a 8 GB RAM. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a very superior memory capacity for applications and games than iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen), because it has 448 GB more internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and iPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen) have similar batteries duration. IPad Air 12.9 -inch (6th Gen) features a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because it has a camera in the back with way more mega pixels.
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