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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 55.5 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4, 4.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2014-05-20 |
| 8.54 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 12.70 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 175.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 12 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| MediaTek MTK8121 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1300 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6.08 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a global score of 72.2, which is way better than the Lenovo Tab A8's 55.5 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's construction is a little bit thicker and incredibly heavier than the Lenovo Tab A8. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Lenovo Tab A8 comes with Android 4.4 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little sharper display than Lenovo Tab A8, because it has a just a bit more pixels per inch in the screen, a lot better 1440 x 2160 resolution and a lot larger display. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little better performance than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has 2 lesser CPU cores , it also counts with a greater amount of RAM.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much bigger storage capacity to install games and applications than Lenovo Tab A8, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a camera that is very similar to the camera in Lenovo Tab A8, both have a 5 mega pixels camera in the back.
The Lenovo Tab A8 counts with a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a lot more expensive than the Lenovo Tab A8, but you can get a much better tablet for that few more dollars.
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