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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 57.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Acer |
| Windows 10 Pro | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| 2017-06-15 | 2015-11-06 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 8.58 x 5.00 x 0.34 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 12.35 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 8 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 283 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Intel Atom x7 Z8700 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Intel HD GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.49 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4420mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer and Compass |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a global score of 82.4, which is a lot better than Acer Predator 8's 57.7 score. Even though the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is notably heavier than Acer Predator 8, it's just a bit thinner and also newer. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) works with Windows 10 Pro OS, and Acer Predator 8 has Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a little more vivid screen than Acer Predator 8, because although it has a just a little worse pixels density, it also counts with a really bigger screen and a much higher 2736 x 1824 resolution. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Acer Predator 8, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a bit superior processor than Acer Predator 8, because although it has 2 less CPU cores , it also counts with more RAM memory. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) features a little bit better camera than Acer Predator 8, because it has a much more mega pixels back camera.
The Acer Predator 8 has a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Acer Predator 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Acer Predator 8. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the Acer Predator 8, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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