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| Global Score | |
| 82.4 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 S |
| 2017-06-15 | 2018-11-02 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.33 inches | 11.32 x 7.89 x 0.30 inches |
| 27.65 ounces | 28.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Silver |
| Metal | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 2699.00 | $ 1000.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12.3 inches | 12 inches |
| 1824 x 2736 pixels | 1440 x 2160 pixels |
| -- | Super AMOLED |
| 267 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core-i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 SDM850 chipset |
| 64-bit, 14 nm (Dual-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Hexa-Core 2950 MHz) processor |
| 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 1000 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 23 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 6.49 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| -- | Nano SIM |
| 2.4 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6120mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 7.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1, EDR |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Book2, with an 82.4 score against 81.9. These tablets have Windows operating system, but Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has the older 10 Pro version and Samsung Galaxy Book2 has Windows 10 S. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is an older and a bit thicker tablet device than the Samsung Galaxy Book2, but Microsoft made it a little lighter anyway.
The Galaxy Book2 counts with a little faster processing unit than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), because although it has 12 GB less RAM, it also counts with 4 more cpu cores. Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) counts with a bit sharper screen than Galaxy Book2, because it has a little better pixels density, a higher resolution of 2736 x 1824 and a bit larger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) has a much better memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Book2, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal storage. Samsung Galaxy Book2 shoots way better photos and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017), and although they both have a 8 MP resolution camera in the back, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 also has a much better (4K) video quality.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 has a really longer battery performance than Microsoft Surface Pro (2017).
Although Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Book2, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy Book2. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy Book2, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most out of your money.
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