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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)
32 GB Wi-FiP3100
| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 60.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.1, 4.0.3 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2012-02-13 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 7.63 x 4.82 x 0.41 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 12.13 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 7 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super PLS LCD |
| 216 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | -- |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.46 | 7.65 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.27 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and UMTS |
| 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is much better than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), with a 72.2 score against 60.7. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has Android 4.1 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 construction is newer and somewhat thinner, but way heavier than the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0).
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a superior CPU than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and although they both have 2 cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a larger amount of RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little sharper screen than Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because it has a higher pixels density, a really bigger display and a much higher resolution of 1440 x 2160px.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features much more storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 480 GB more internal storage capacity. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) counts with a much better battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) has a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a camera with a way worse 3 mega-pixels resolution and a lot worse video resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0). If you want to save some dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), giving up a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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