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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 58 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Asus |
| Windows 8 Pro | Windows 8.1 |
| 2012-06-18 | 0000-00-00 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 9.53 x 5.39 x 0.30 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 14.11 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 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 | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z3775 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 1460 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.82 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.06 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro has an overall score of 63.2, which is a little bit better than the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi's 58 overall score. Microsoft Surface Pro is a notably thicker and extremely heavier portable tablet than Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi. Both of these devices work with Windows OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Pro has the older 8 Pro version and Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi has Windows 8.1 version.
Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi has a slightly better looking display than Microsoft Surface Pro, although it has a just a bit worse display pixels density, a bit smaller display and a lot lower 800 x 1280 resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro has a much bigger memory for apps and games than Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage.
Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi counts with a bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics co-processor and a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with a greater number of cores (although slower) and a 64-bit CPU. Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi's battery life is just as good as Microsoft Surface Pro's battery life.
Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi features a much better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a much better resolution back-facing camera.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Asus Transformer Book T90 Chi, giving up some features and specifications.
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