Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 65.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Apple |
| Windows 10 Pro | iOS 13.x, 12.x, 11.x, 10.x |
| 2017-06-15 | 2017-03-24 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 9.45 x 6.67 x 0.30 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 16.86 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 220.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 9.7 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 267 pixels per inch | 264 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Apple A9 APL0898 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Twister, 64-bit, 16 nm (Dual-Core 1850 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | PowerVR GT7600 GPU |
| 9.09 | 8.64 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | -- |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 23 | 0 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | f/2.40 aperture |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 8.25 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | LTE (4G) |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 8827mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 9.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a score of 82.4, which is way better than iPad 9.7-inch's 65.4 overall score. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) works with Windows 10 Pro operating system, and iPad 9.7-inch works with iOS 13.x operating system. Although the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is better than the iPad 9.7-inch, we must note that it's also a bit thicker and way heavier.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a little bit better looking screen than iPad 9.7-inch, because it has a just a little better pixel number per inch in the display, a better resolution of 2736 x 1824px and a larger screen. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a lot bigger storage capacity to install applications and games than iPad 9.7-inch.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with just a bit better hardware performance than iPad 9.7-inch, and although they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) also has a larger amount of RAM memory. The iPad 9.7-inch counts with a really longer battery duration than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
The iPad 9.7-inch shoots a lot better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017). Both of them have the same video frame rates, a camera with an 8 mega pixels and the same (Full HD) video definition.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the iPad 9.7-inch, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the iPad 9.7-inch. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy iPad 9.7-inch, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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