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| Global Score | |
| 54.4 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Panasonic | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2013-09-23 |
| -- | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 33.60 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| White | -- |
| $ 79.00 | $ 292.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| LCD | IPS LCD |
| 170 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4460 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 1.30 MP | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 6.82 | 0.77 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G) | -- |
| 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| NFC | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is better than Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, with a overall score of 65.1 against 54.4. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has Windows 8.1 Pro OS, while Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 has Android 4.0 OS. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a display that's very similar to Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1's screen, although the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also has a lot larger display, a much better resolution of 1080 x 1920 and a just a little more pixels per display inch.
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features much more storage capacity for apps and games than Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, because although it has no SD extension slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity. The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has just a bit better hardware performance than Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processor, and they both have a Dual-Core processing unit, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2's battery performance is very similar to the battery life in Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1. The Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1 counts with a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1. If you want to save some dollars, you can buy the Panasonic Toughpad JT-B1, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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