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Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) vs HP Slate 7

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface 2 RT vs HP Slate 7 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HP Slate 7 X Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) 20Points
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A
vs
7"
FFS+

600x1024

3.1
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)

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Surface 2 RT (32GB)} 20 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) vs Slate 7} 4 Advantages HP Slate 7
+1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (15GB available)163%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.7GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)20%
Thinner
vs10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs600x1024 pixels
+208 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs170 PPI
+10.6"51%
Larger screen
vs7"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
676 grams (23.66 ounces)vs+372 grams (13.02 ounces)82%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT LCD FFS+Advantage
TFT LCD FFS+ display is brighter and more vivid
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
 
ModelSurface 2 RT (32GB)Slate 7
Other model namesMicrosoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RTHP Slate 7 2800, Hewlett-Packard Slate 7 1800
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftHP
Release date9/23/20134/1/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)116.1 x 197.1 millimeters (4.57 x 7.76 in)
Weight676 grams (23.66 ounces)372 grams (13.02 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD FFS+
Screen size10.6" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels600x1024 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
System versionWindows RT 8.1Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)32bit: Rockchip RK3066 (40nm)
CPUPenta-core, 1 processor:
5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 250Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)8GB (5.7GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
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

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Front camera (secondary)3.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2048x1536 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
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

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
USBUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
SL3770125
Battery capacityfeature not registered4100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Dual-position kickstand
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years
• Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year
• Colors: Black on silver, Red
• Beats Audio
• HP ePrint

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)HP Slate 7
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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