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Asus MeMO Pad 8
32 GBME581CL
Microsoft Surface 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 61.2 | 63.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows RT 8.1 |
| 2014-06-02 | 2013-09-23 |
| 8.39 x 4.84 x 0.29 inches | 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches |
| 10.55 ounces | 23.84 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 165.00 | $ 630.00 |
| 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 |
| 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset |
| Quad-Core 2300 MHz processor | ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| IMG PowerVR Series 6 - G6430 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.55 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP | 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 6 | 5.9 |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 360 hours standby time |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface 2 is a bit better than the Asus MeMO Pad 8, with a overall score of 63.4 against 61.2. Microsoft Surface 2 comes with Windows RT 8.1 operating system, while Asus MeMO Pad 8 comes with Android 4.4 operating system. Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device than Asus MeMO Pad 8, we must highlight that it is also a somewhat thicker and noticeably heavier device.
Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a little faster CPU than Microsoft Surface 2. Both have a Quad-Core CPU and a 2 GB RAM memory. Asus MeMO Pad 8 features just a bit better looking display than Microsoft Surface 2, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a higher number of pixels per inch in the screen and a bit higher resolution of 1920 x 1200px.
Microsoft Surface 2 has a camera that's just as good as the Asus MeMO Pad 8 one, and although the Microsoft Surface 2 has a way higher 1920x1080 video resolution, they both have a camera with a 5 megapixels. Microsoft Surface 2 features a slightly bigger storage for games and applications than Asus MeMO Pad 8, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage capacity.
The Microsoft Surface 2 has a battery performance that is just as good as Asus MeMO Pad 8's battery lifetime.
Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Asus MeMO Pad 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Asus MeMO Pad 8. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can buy the Asus MeMO Pad 8, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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