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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBApple iPad 2
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 62.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Apple |
| Windows 8 Pro | iOS 7.x, 6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x |
| 2012-06-18 | 2011-03-02 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 21.62 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 509.00 | $ 505.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 132 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Apple A5 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX543 MP2 (Dual-Core 200 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.01 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 0.70 MP + 0.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.16 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6944mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is a bit better than the iPad 2, with a general score of 63.2 against 62.1. The Microsoft Surface Pro construction is newer than the iPad 2's, but it is way thicker and a lot heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro works with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while iPad 2 works with iOS 7.x operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a greater processing power than iPad 2, and although they both have 2 cpu cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also has a faster graphics processing unit and 3,5 GB more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro features a sharper display than Apple iPad 2, because it has a little bit bigger display, a lot higher number of pixels per inch in the display and a much better resolution of 1080 x 1920px.
Apple iPad 2 shoots greater videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro, although it has a much less mega-pixels camera and a lower video quality. Microsoft Surface Pro features a lot bigger storage capacity to store more games and applications than iPad 2, because it has more internal storage capacity.
IPad 2 features a very superior battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Microsoft Surface Pro costs a little more money than the Apple iPad 2, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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