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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1
EducationSM-T535
| Global Score | |
| 72.2 | 67.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2014-05-20 | 2014-04-01 |
| 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches | 9.58 x 6.94 x 0.31 inches |
| 28.16 ounces | 17.18 ounces |
| Gray | -- |
| Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 12 inches | 10.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1440 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | TFT |
| 216 pixels per inch | 149 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.3 | 7 |
| Performance | |
| Intel Core i7 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset |
| 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 1,5 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.05 | 6.38 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 2.4 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 8.16 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope | Accelerometer and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is slightly better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, having a 72.2 score against 67.8. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, while Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 comes with Android 4.4.2 operating system. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a thicker and much heavier device than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a slightly better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because it has a larger screen, a way better resolution of 1440 x 2160px and a greater pixel density. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a superior memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features just a little better processing power than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because although it has a lower number of cores (although faster) and doesn't have a GPU, it also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 features a superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 takes clearer photographs and videos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a lot lower resolution camera in the back and a much lower (HD) video resolution.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. If you are trying to save some money, you can buy Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, letting go a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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