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Motorola Xoom 2
32 GBMZ615
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 57.4 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Microsoft |
| Android 3.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2011-11-03 | 2014-05-20 |
| 10.00 x 6.83 x 0.35 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 21.13 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 340.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1200 MHz processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 5.8 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | -- |
| SIM | -- |
| 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way better than the Motorola Xoom 2, getting a 72.2 score against 57.4. Even though Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way newer than Motorola Xoom 2, it's just a bit thicker and way heavier. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 comes with Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and Motorola Xoom 2 comes with Android 3.2 OS.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with a little faster CPU than Motorola Xoom 2, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 also has a larger amount of RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features just a bit better looking display than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has a larger display, a way better resolution of 1440 x 2160px and more pixels per inch in the screen.
Motorola Xoom 2 counts with a better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Both of them have the same video frame rates, the same (HD) video definition and the same resolution camera. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a way bigger memory for applications and games than Motorola Xoom 2, because it has 512 GB internal storage capacity.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and Motorola Xoom 2 count with quite similar battery performance.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is way more expensive than Motorola Xoom 2, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better tablet for that extra money.
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