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Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs Archos 101 XS

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

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Compare Archos 101 XS X Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) 12Points
10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10.1"
TFT

800x1280

N/A
1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Surface RT (32GB)} 12 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (32GB) vs 101 XS} 7 Advantages Archos 101 XS
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (15GB available)15%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+SSDAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+768x1366 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs800x1280 pixels
+10.6"5%
Larger screen
vs10.1"
+(back) 1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
680 grams (23.8 ounces)vs+600 grams (21 ounces)13%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18%
Thinner
148 PPIvs+149 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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

15 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT LCD
60Hz
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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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📱 Model features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
 
ModelSurface RT (32GB)101 XS
Other model namesTablet Microsoft Surface RT 1Tablet Archos 101 XS1, Archos Gen10 101 XS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMicrosoftArchos
Release date10/26/20129/1/2012
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)170 x 273 millimeters (6.69 x 10.75 in)
Weight680 grams (23.8 ounces)600 grams (21 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size10.6" inches10.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (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 rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
System versionWindows RT 8.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows RT 8.1Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPUPenta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Browsermark: 73180 (v1)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (15GB available)
SSD
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
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
Back camera (main camera)1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1280x720 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsNot supported
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 stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
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
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1280x1024 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
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
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
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
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
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 supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours10 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
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
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

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Surface RT (32GB)Archos 101 XS
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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