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Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPad Air 2 X Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) 05Points
10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

1
MP

1mp

4GB
RAM

Dual-core

5087
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB) Compare Microsoft Surface Pro X
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Triple-core

7340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)

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Surface Pro (128GB)} 5 Advantages Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB) vs iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)} 18 Advantages Apple iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
+4GB DDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.6"9%
Larger screen
vs9.7"
+Magnetic charging (dock)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
1.7GHz 64bit Dual-core (22nm)vs+1.5GHz 64bit Triple-core (20nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (83GB available)vs+128GB (117GB available)41%
More internal storage for applications and files
907 grams (31.75 ounces)vs+437 grams (15.3 ounces)108%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)113%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1536x2048 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
208 PPIvs+264 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.2MP33%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000000 apps (Windows Store)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)130%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
5087 mAhvs+7340 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
ModelSurface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface Pro 1iPad Air 2 A1566 (WiFi), iPad 6
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftApple
Release date2/9/201310/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)173 x 274.6 millimeters (6.81 x 10.81 in)169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in)
Weight907 grams (31.75 ounces)437 grams (15.3 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)208 PPI264 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
System versionWindows 8 ProiOS 8.0
Firmware updateWindows 8.1 ProiPadOS 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

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

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
RAM memory4GB DDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (83GB available)
SSD
128GB (117GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
USBUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5087 mAh7340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)Not supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderNot 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Dark Titanium
โ€ข Digital pen
โ€ข Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
โ€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๏ธ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface Pro (128GB)iPad Air 2 (WiFi 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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