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LG G Pad 8.0
V480Microsoft Surface Pro 2
512 GB| Global Score | |
| 58.6 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Microsoft |
| Android 5.0, 4.4.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2013-09-23 |
| 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.39 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 12.06 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Orange and White | -- |
| $ 105.00 | $ 292.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 800 x 1280 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 189 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 0.77 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| 3 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-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
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is much better than the LG G Pad 8.0, getting a global score of 65.1 against 58.6. Although it's the best tablet we compare here, Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a way thicker and extremely heavier tablet than the LG G Pad 8.0. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 works with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while LG G Pad 8.0 counts with Android 5.0 operating system.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a little bit better performance than LG G Pad 8.0, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processing unit and a lower number of cores (although faster), it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory. The LG G Pad 8.0 features just a bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, although it has a just a little lower pixel density, a way worse 1280 x 800 resolution and a lot smaller display.
LG G Pad 8.0 counts with a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because it has a lot higher (Full HD) video resolution. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a very superior storage for applications, games, photos and videos than LG G Pad 8.0, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 512 GB internal memory capacity.
The LG G Pad 8.0 features a superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the LG G Pad 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G Pad 8.0. If you want to save some dollars, you can get the LG G Pad 8.0, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your savings.
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