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| Global Score | |
| 63.4 | 58 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Asus |
| Windows RT 8.1 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2013-09-23 | 0000-00-00 |
| 10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 inches | 9.53 x 5.39 x 0.30 inches |
| 23.84 ounces | 14.11 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 630.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8.9 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| -- | 400 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| NVIDIA Tegra 4 (T40) chipset | Intel Atom Z3775 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-Core 1700 MHz) processor | 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 1460 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.55 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 3.50 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 5.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 360 hours standby time | -- |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface 2 is slightly better than the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, getting a global score of 63.4 against 58. Both of these devices work with Windows OS (operating system), but Microsoft Surface 2 has RT 8.1 version while Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi has Windows 8.1, providing some extra features and performance enhancements. Although it's the best we are comparing here, Microsoft Surface 2 is a thicker and notably heavier tablet device than Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi.
Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi features a bit better processing unit than Microsoft Surface 2, and although they both have a 2 GB RAM and a Quad-Core CPU, the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi also has a 64-bit CPU. The Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi counts with a little sharper display than Microsoft Surface 2, although it has a way worse resolution of 800 x 1280, a little lower pixels density and a little smaller screen.
Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi's storage capacity to install applications and games is just as good as Microsoft Surface 2's one, and although the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi has no SD card slot, they both have equal 64 GB internal storage. The Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi's camera is just as good as the camera in Microsoft Surface 2, both of them have the same resolution back-facing camera.
The Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi and Microsoft Surface 2 count with incredibly similar batteries.
Although Microsoft Surface 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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