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Microsoft Surface Pro 2
512 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab
P1000| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 58.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 2.3.3, 2.2 |
| 2013-09-23 | 2010-09-02 |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 13.40 ounces |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 292.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 7 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 208 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Single-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.46 | 7.38 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution |
| 0.77 | 6.16 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is better than Galaxy Tab, having a 65.1 score against 58.6. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 construction is notably newer than the Galaxy Tab's, although it is somewhat thicker and a lot heavier. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Galaxy Tab has Android 2.3.3 OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has just a bit better display than Galaxy Tab, because it has a way bigger screen, a way better 1080 x 1920 resolution and a just a little better pixel density. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a much better memory to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a better processor than Galaxy Tab, because it has more CPU cores and a higher amount of RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy Tab counts with a way better battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. Galaxy Tab has a lot better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. Both of them have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 720x480 video definition.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Samsung Galaxy Tab, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Pro 2, otherwise you can save some money and get the Samsung Galaxy Tab, giving up a couple specs and features.
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