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Lenovo IdeaTab A3000
32 GBMicrosoft Surface Pro 2
512 GB| Global Score | |
| 55.2 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Android 4.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2013-02-24 | 2013-09-23 |
| 7.64 x 4.72 x 0.43 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 11.99 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 79.00 | $ 292.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MT8125 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX544 (384 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.94 | 0.77 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3500mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is much better than Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, having a general score of 65.1 against 55.2. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device than the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, it must be told that it's also a somewhat thicker and extremely heavier device. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 counts with Android 4.2 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a slightly better display than Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, because it has a way larger display, a just a bit greater amount of pixels in each inch of screen and a way better 1080 x 1920px resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a very superior storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 480 GB more internal memory capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a bit faster processor than Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, because although it has a lower number of cores (but faster) and doesn't have an additional GPU, it also counts with 7 GB more RAM memory. The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 counts with a much better battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 features a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, letting go some features and specs.
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