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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 59.4 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | |
| Android 6.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2015-09-29 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.53 x 7.05 x 0.28 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 17.60 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 645.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.2 inches | 12 inches |
| 2560 x 1800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 307 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra X1 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| NVIDIA Maxwell GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 6.03 | 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 | |
| 8.00 MP + 2.10 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a score of 72.2, which is much better than the Google Pixel C's 59.4 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Google Pixel C has Android 6.0 operating system. Even being the best in our current comparison, Microsoft Surface Pro 3's construction is older, heavier and notably thicker than the Google Pixel C.
Google Pixel C counts with a much more vibrant screen than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a better pixels density and a higher 1800 x 2560 resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a lot bigger storage to store more games and applications than Google Pixel C, because it has 512 GB internal storage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much better performing processing unit than Google Pixel C, because it has more CPU cores and a greater amount of RAM memory. The Google Pixel C and the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 have similar batteries performance. The Google Pixel C takes a bit better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and although they both have the same (Full HD) video definition and the same video frame rate, the Google Pixel C also has a way more mega-pixels back-facing camera.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 costs a bit more money than the Google Pixel C, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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