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LG G Pad 8.3
VerizonV500
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 65.9 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2013-09-01 | 2014-05-20 |
| 8.54 x 4.98 x 0.33 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 11.92 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| Black and White | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 180.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 12 inches |
| 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 273 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Quad-Core 1700 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.81 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) | -- |
| 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4600mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 6.48 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a bit better than the LG G Pad 8.3, with a 72.2 score against 65.9. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and LG G Pad 8.3 counts with Android 4.4 OS. Microsoft Surface Pro 3's construction is just a little thicker and a lot heavier than the LG G Pad 8.3.
LG G Pad 8.3 counts with a bit better performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with a higher number of cores (and they are faster). The LG G Pad 8.3 features a more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, because although it has a quite lower 1200 x 1920 resolution and a really smaller screen, it also counts with a higher pixels amount in each screen inch.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a much better storage to install applications and games than LG G Pad 8.3, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity. LG G Pad 8.3 features a very superior battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
LG G Pad 8.3 captures greater photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Both have the same resolution back camera, the same video frame rates and the same video quality.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than LG G Pad 8.3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as LG G Pad 8.3. If you prefer to save some money, you can get LG G Pad 8.3, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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