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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 61 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Dell |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2012-06-18 | 0000-00-00 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 8.50 x 4.90 x 0.24 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 10.76 ounces |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1600 x 2560 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 208 pixels per inch | 359 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z3580 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | 64-bit 64-bit (Quad-Core 2330 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | PowerVR G6430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.44 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.06 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer 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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