Which tablet device is the better choice for consumers? We compare the iPad Air 2 and the Surface Pro 3 to see which is worth the purchase.
In terms of design and display, the Microsoft Surface 3 weighs 800 grams, and it's 0.36 inches thick. The iPad Air 2 comes with a 0.24 inch profile and a total weight of 437 grams. The iPad Air 2 is very similar to what the original iPad Air offers, but without doubt, the most clear change in appearance is represented by the massive weight loss, as the Air 2 is a lot slimmer than its predecessor.The Microsoft tablet has a magnesium based chassis that provides a premium experience., and also a boost in performance, as the design on the edges help with the ventilation system.
The Microsoft device has a 12 inch screen, full HD display features a 2160 x 1440 resolution and a pixel density of 216 ppi. The iPad Air 2 comes with an IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1536 x 2048, all packed within a 9.7 inch display and the pixel density here is of 264 ppi.
For hardware and OS, the Surface Pro 3 comes with a wide range of option in terms of processing gear. Users can choose from the Intel pool of processor which includes the i3, i5 and i7 processing units. The RAM capacity also differs for each variant, as you can get 4 or 8 GB of RAM. This configuration is matched up against the triple core processor of the iPad Air 2, which is represented by the A8 CPU clocked at 1.5 GHz. Other specs include 2 GB of AM and 16/64 /128 GB memory options. The Microsoft tablet has 64/128/512 GB storage variants available. In addition, both devices have some perks that the other device misses, such as the iPad features the TouchID fingerprint scanner, while the Surface Pro provides a Surface Pen stylus which can be used for writing, jotting or other helpful tasks.
The Apple device will have a iOS operating system in terms of software, while the Microsoft device will incorporate the Windows 8 OS.
For the battery and camera specs, the Surface pro 3's battery last for about 9 hours, while the iPad Air 2 can sustain 10 hours of usage.
The iPad Air 2 has an 8 MP camera combined with a 1.2 MP shooter on the front panel. The Surface Pro 3 has a smaller 5 MP camera, but a better front facing camera which also has 5 MP.
The Surface Pro 3 cost $775, while the 64 GB iPad Air 2 is around $660.
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