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Archos 101 XS 2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Archos 101 XS 2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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10.1"
IPS

800x1280

2
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) Compare Archos 101 XS 2 X
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)

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101 XS 2} 8 Advantages Archos 101 XS 2 vs Surface Pro (128GB)} 11 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
+636 grams (22.26 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs907 grams (31.75 ounces)
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)29%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+(back) 2MP108%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1MP
+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+6800 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5087 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (83GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
800x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels103%
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+208 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
10.1"vs+10.6"5%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

18 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
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Model101 XS 2Surface Pro (128GB)
Other model namesTablet Archos 101 XS2, Archos Gen10 101 XS 2Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandArchosMicrosoft
Release date12/1/20132/9/2013
Depth10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)169 x 273 millimeters (6.65 x 10.75 in)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)
Weight636 grams (22.26 ounces)907 grams (31.75 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.1" inches10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI208 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows 8 Pro
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows 8.1 Pro
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Rockchip RK3188 (28nm)64bit: Intel Core i5-3317U (22nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4Intel HD Graphics 4000 (350-1050MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 4753 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR24GB DDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (83GB available)
SSD
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supportedNot supported
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Network technologyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedSmile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertNot supportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6800 mAh5087 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8 hours
Standbyfeature not registered360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White
• Magnetic Coverboard 200g included
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework
• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Digital pen
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard

☢️ Radiation rate

Archos 101 XS 2Microsoft 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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