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| Global Score | |
| 61 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Dell | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 8 Pro |
| 0000-00-00 | 2012-06-18 |
| 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 10.76 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.4 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1600 x 2560 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 359 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Atom Z3580 chipset | -- |
| 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 10.08 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 8.44 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 1.00 MP |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.38 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro is a little bit better than Dell Venue 8 7840, with a score of 63.2 against 61. Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Dell Venue 8 7840 comes with Android 4.4 operating system. Even being the best tablet device in our current comparison, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a heavier and extremely thicker tablet device than Dell Venue 8 7840.
The Dell Venue 8 7840 features a better performing processor than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM and a weaker graphics co-processor working at 600 MHz, it also counts with a higher number of faster cores and a 64-bit processor. The Dell Venue 8 7840 features a better looking display than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a really smaller screen, it also counts with way more pixels per inch of display and a better resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.
Dell Venue 8 7840 shoots greater photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a lot better resolution back facing camera. Microsoft Surface Pro has a better memory capacity to install games and applications than Dell Venue 8 7840, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with more internal storage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro and Dell Venue 8 7840 both feature really similar batteries.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than Dell Venue 8 7840, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Dell Venue 8 7840. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get Dell Venue 8 7840, and give up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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