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| Global Score | |
| 65.1 | 66 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 8 |
| 2013-09-23 | -- |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 7.40 x 12.00 x 0.39 inches |
| 31.99 ounces | 27.20 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| $ 292.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 11.6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 190 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Intel Core i3-4020Y (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU | Intel HD graphics 4200 GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 8.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 0.77 | 5.83 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 3800mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer and Compass |
Comparison review
Sony Vaio Tap 11 has a score of 66, which is a little bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro 2's 65.1 overall score. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 is a lighter and noticeably thinner portable tablet than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. These tablets have Windows OS (Operating System), but Sony Vaio Tap 11 has 8 version while Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has Windows 8.1 Pro version.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with just a bit better performance than Sony Vaio Tap 11, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also has a larger amount of RAM. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 features a bit better display than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a just a bit worse display density, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, the Sony Vaio Tap 11 also counts with a bit bigger screen.
Sony Vaio Tap 11 has a very superior camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has a superior storage to install games and applications than Sony Vaio Tap 11, because although it has no external memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 counts with a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Sony Vaio Tap 11 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Microsoft Surface Pro 2. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Sony Vaio Tap 11, else you can save some dollars and get the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, resigning some specs and features.
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