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Microsoft Surface Pro 2
512 GBLenovo Miix2
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 59.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Lenovo |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 8.1 |
| 2013-09-23 | 2013-10-16 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 8.48 x 5.18 x 0.32 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 12.32 ounces |
| $ 292.00 | $ 230.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom chipset |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Bay Trail-T (Quad-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 11.42 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 0.77 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a global score of 65.1, which is just a bit better than Lenovo Miix2's 59.3 overall score. Both devices in this review use Windows operating system, but the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has newer 8.1 Pro version and Lenovo Miix2 has Windows 8.1 version, counting with a couple nice extra features. Even being the best in this comparison review, we must note that it is also incredibly heavier and thicker.
Lenovo Miix2 features a bit superior processing unit than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, it also counts with more CPU cores. The Lenovo Miix2 has a little more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, although it has a little bit lower pixels density, a way smaller display and a lot worse 800 x 1280 resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a very superior storage capacity for games and applications than Lenovo Miix2, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. Lenovo Miix2's battery lifetime is just as good as the battery performance in Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Lenovo Miix2 takes much clearer photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 costs more than Lenovo Miix2, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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