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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
256 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 68.5 | 62.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.0 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2012-10-09 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 20.64 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| $ 430.00 | $ 420.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Krait (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB (500 MHz) RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 225 (400 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 5.06 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.05 | 5.5 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G) and EV-DO A |
| 2.4 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, getting a 68.5 score against 62.7. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a newer and a little thinner tablet than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, although it's much heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with Android 4.0 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a bit more powerful processing unit than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has doesn't have an additional GPU, and they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also counts with a greater amount of RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a larger display, a lot better resolution of 1440 x 2160 and more pixels per inch of display.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has much more storage to install applications and games than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal storage capacity. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a better camera than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, because it has a lot higher 5 mega pixels resolution back-facing camera.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 counts with a very superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 costs a bit more than Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better tablet for that extra money.
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