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Microsoft Surface Pro 2
512 GBMicrosoft Surface Pro
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 63.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 8 Pro |
| 2013-09-23 | 2012-06-18 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 32.00 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 292.00 | $ 509.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.82 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 1.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 0.77 | 5.06 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a global score of 65.1, which is just a bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro's general score of 63.2. Both of these tablets come with Windows OS (Operating System), but the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a newer 8.1 Pro version while Microsoft Surface Pro has Windows 8 Pro version. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 body has the same thickness than the Microsoft Surface Pro, but it is just a little bit lighter.
Microsoft Surface Pro has a display that is very similar to Microsoft Surface Pro 2's screen, they have a same size screen, an equal resolution of 1080 x 1920px and the same screen pixel density. The Microsoft Surface Pro features a little bit better processing power than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has lesser RAM, and they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro also counts with an extra graphics processor.
Microsoft Surface Pro takes a lot better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, although it has lower 29 fps video frame rates, they both have the same (HD) video definition. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features much more storage capacity for apps and games than Microsoft Surface Pro, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 384 GB more internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 and the Microsoft Surface Pro both have similar battery durations.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 not only is the best devices of the ones we are comparing, but it's also a lot cheaper, which makes it a great choice.
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