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Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) 20Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)

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iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)} 20 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) vs Surface Pro (128GB)} 6 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)
+444 grams (15.54 ounces)104%
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)113%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1536x2048 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+264 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs208 PPI
+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+2300000 apps (App Store)130%
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+7340 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5087 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (54GB available)vs+128GB (83GB available)54%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7"vs+10.6"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

17 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
ModeliPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Surface Pro (128GB)
Other model namesiPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleMicrosoft
Release date10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/20142/9/2013
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight444 grams (15.54 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size9.7" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels (4:3)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
System versioniOS 8.0Windows 8 Pro
Firmware updateiPadOS 13Windows 8.1 Pro
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Apple A8X (20nm)64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUTriple-core, 1 processor:
3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark X: 29753Geekbench: 4753 (v2)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB DDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)128GB (83GB available)
SSD
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity7340 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy10 hours8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

โž• Other features

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Retina display
โ€ข Oleophobic coating
โ€ข AirDrop file sharing
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข iCloud Keychain
โ€ข FaceTime HD
โ€ข Colors: Dark Titanium
โ€ข Digital pen
โ€ข Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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