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| Global Score | |
| 66 | 65.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Microsoft |
| Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 Pro |
| -- | 2013-09-23 |
| 7.40 x 12.00 x 0.39 inches | 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches |
| 27.20 ounces | 31.99 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| $ 700.00 | $ 292.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 11.6 inches | 10.6 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 190 pixels per inch | 208 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Intel Core i3-4020Y (Dual-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Intel Core i5 4200U (Dual-Core 1600 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Intel HD graphics 4200 GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU |
| 8.28 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 512 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 17.6 |
| Camera | |
| 8.00 MP | -- |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution |
| 5.83 | 0.77 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3800mAh Li-Polymer Battery | -- |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.76 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | -- |
| NFC | -- |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Accelerometer and Compass | Accelerometer, Compass and Gyroscope |
Comparison review
Sony Vaio Tap 11 is just a bit better than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, with a overall score of 66 against 65.1. Both tablets in this comparison review come with Windows OS (Operating System), but the Sony Vaio Tap 11 has older 8 version and Microsoft Surface Pro 2 has Windows 8.1 Pro version. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 body is somewhat lighter and thinner than the Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
The Sony Vaio Tap 11 counts with a bit more vivid display than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, because although it has a little bit inferior number of pixels per screen inch, and they both have the same 1080 x 1920px resolution, the Sony Vaio Tap 11 also counts with a bit bigger display. Microsoft Surface Pro 2 counts with a much greater memory for games and applications than Sony Vaio Tap 11, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 384 GB more internal storage.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 features a bit superior processor than Sony Vaio Tap 11, and although they both have a Dual-Core CPU, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 also has 4 GB more RAM memory. Sony Vaio Tap 11 counts with a way better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro 2. The Sony Vaio Tap 11 has a superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro 2.
Although Sony Vaio Tap 11 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Microsoft Surface Pro 2, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Microsoft Surface Pro 2. If you want to save some dollars, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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