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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
512 GB Core i7| Global Score | |
| 67.8 | 72.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Microsoft |
| Android 4.4.2 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| 2014-04-01 | 2014-05-20 |
| 9.58 x 6.94 x 0.31 inches | 11.50 x 7.93 x 0.36 inches |
| 17.18 ounces | 28.16 ounces |
| -- | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 12 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset | Intel Core i7 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | 4300U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 1,5 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 8.37 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 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 |
| 6.38 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | -- |
| Micro SIM | -- |
| 7 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 6800mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8.16 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| Accelerometer and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a global score of 72.2, which is just a bit better than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1's score of 67.8. Despite being the best tablet we are comparing here, it must be noted that it is also a incredibly heavier and thicker tablet. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has Windows 8.1 Pro operating system, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 counts with Android 4.4.2 operating system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a little bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processor and a lower number of cores , it also counts with 6,5 GB more RAM. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 counts with just a bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because it has a way higher 1440 x 2160 resolution, more pixels per inch of display and a larger display.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a way bigger storage for games and applications than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 512 GB internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 takes just a bit better videos and photos than Microsoft Surface Pro 3, although it has a much less mega-pixels resolution back facing camera and a lot worse 1280x720 video definition.
The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 counts with a much longer battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy Microsoft Surface Pro 3, else you can save a couple dollars and get the Galaxy Tab 4 10.1, resigning a couple specifications.
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