Compare tablets
Microsoft Surface 2
32 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1
Wi-Fi OnlySM-T530
| Global Score | |
| 61.8 | 67 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2013-09-23 | 2014-04-01 |
| 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches | 9.58 x 6.94 x 0.31 inches |
| 23.84 ounces | 17.18 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 929.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 208 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.55 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 360 hours standby time | -- |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is just a bit better than the Microsoft Surface 2, having a general score of 67 against 61.8. Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 counts with Android 4.4.2 OS, and Microsoft Surface 2 counts with Windows RT 8.1 OS. The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is a thinner and notably lighter tablet than Microsoft Surface 2, even when they were only released with a few months difference.
Microsoft Surface 2 has a little bit better hardware performance than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an additional graphics processor, and they both have a Quad-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface 2 also counts with 512 MB more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface 2 counts with a bit better looking display than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because it has a bit larger display, a better number of pixels per display inch and a way better resolution of 1080 x 1920px.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 captures clearer videos and photos than Microsoft Surface 2, although it has a way worse (HD) video resolution and a way worse resolution back-facing camera. The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 counts with just a bit more memory to install games and applications than Microsoft Surface 2, although it has 0 less internal storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 has a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface 2.
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 is not only the best tablets in our comparison, but it's also by far the cheapest, which makes it a great choice.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
