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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Archos 101 XS 2

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

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Compare Archos 101 XS 2 X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 08Points
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10.1"
IPS

800x1280

2
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Archos 101 XS 2

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Surface RT (32GB)} 8 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs 101 XS 2} 9 Advantages Archos 101 XS 2
+32GB (15GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7%
Thinner
vs10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+10.6"5%
Larger screen
vs10.1"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+636 grams (22.26 ounces)7%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
148 PPIvs+149 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1MPvs+(back) 2MP108%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
190000 apps (Windows Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times
More apps available to download and use
4120 mAhvs+6800 mAh65%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

20 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
HD (1280x720)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
 
ModelSurface RT (32GB)101 XS 2
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Tablet Archos 101 XS2, Archos Gen10 101 XS 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftArchos
Release date10/26/201212/1/2013
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)169 x 273 millimeters (6.65 x 10.75 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)636 grams (22.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size10.6" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1366 pixels800x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)148 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
System versionWindows RT 8.0Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Rockchip RK3188 (28nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
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 RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 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

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
USBUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMini HDMI Type C
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
P21GK3
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4120 mAh6800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
Call controlNot supportedNot supported
MessagingE-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedfeature not registered
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboardDock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Dark Titanium
• Optional Touch Cover with keyboard
• WiFi Direct
• Microsoft Office 2013 RT
• Colors: White
• Magnetic Coverboard 200g included
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• WiFi direct
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS 2
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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