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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 59.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 4.4 |
| 2012-06-18 | 2014-09-03 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | -- |
| 32.00 ounces | 10.55 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, White and Yellow |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Z3745 (Quad-Core 1860 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.60 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 5.06 | 7.37 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G) |
| 2.4 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4290mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Compass |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro has a global score of 63.2, which is a little bit better than the Lenovo Tab S8-50's 59.6 global score. Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro operating system, while Lenovo Tab S8-50 works with Android 4.4 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro features a bit better CPU than Lenovo Tab S8-50, because although it has 2 less and slower cpu cores, it also counts with an additional GPU and more RAM memory.
Lenovo Tab S8-50 features a more vivid screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a little higher resolution of 1920 x 1200 and more pixels per display inch. The Lenovo Tab S8-50 captures a lot better pictures and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a back facing camera with much more mega pixels.
Microsoft Surface Pro counts with much more memory capacity for games and applications than Lenovo Tab S8-50, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. Lenovo Tab S8-50 counts with a way better battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than Lenovo Tab S8-50, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Lenovo Tab S8-50. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Lenovo Tab S8-50, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
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