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Global Score
63.261
Basic Information
MicrosoftDell
Windows 8 ProAndroid 4.4
2012-06-180000-00-00
10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches
32.00 ounces10.76 ounces
Scratch-Resistant Glass--
$ 509.00$ 249.00
Display / Screen
10.6 inches8.4 inches
1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)1600 x 2560 pixels
IPS LCDOLED
208 pixels per inch359 pixels per inch
Capacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch
7.28.5
Performance
--Intel Atom Z3580 chipset
Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor
4 GB RAM2 GB RAM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPUPowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU
8.8210.08
Storage
128 GB internal memory16 GB internal memory
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slotmicroSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot
10.18.44
Camera
1.00 MP8.00 MP + 2.00 MP
1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution--
5.066.38
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
2.42.4
Non-Removable BatteryRemovable Battery
1.361.36
Other Features
Bluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 4.0
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light SensorAccelerometer and Light Sensor

Comparison review

Microsoft Surface Pro has a score of 63.2, which is slightly better than the Dell Venue 8 7840's overall score of 61. The Microsoft Surface Pro body is way heavier and notably thicker than Dell Venue 8 7840. Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system, and Dell Venue 8 7840 works with Android 4.4 operating system.

The Dell Venue 8 7840 counts with a much better screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a really smaller display, it also counts with a much higher screen density and a better 2560 x 1600px resolution. The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a better memory capacity for games and applications than Dell Venue 8 7840, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity.

Dell Venue 8 7840 has a superior CPU than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a slower GPU and lesser RAM, it also counts with more cores and a 64 bits processor. The Dell Venue 8 7840 counts with a battery life that's just as good as the battery lifetime in Microsoft Surface Pro. The Dell Venue 8 7840 shoots much better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a back camera with a much better resolution.

Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Dell Venue 8 7840, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Dell Venue 8 7840. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get Dell Venue 8 7840, giving up some specs and features, but you'll get the most with your savings.




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