Microsoft Surface 3 Vs Apple iPad Air 2 Specs Comparison
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Earlier today, Microsoft announced the new Surface 3 device which comes with the ability to run desktop software, a USB port, and an integrated Kickstand. Surface 3 has the looks and performance to turn heads. With its 10.8-inch screen and thin, light frame, it’s just the right size to slip under your arm or in your purse and take anywhere. Surface 3 is the perfect productivity device for school, home, and on the go. Read the full tech specs of the device here.
Take a look at the tech specs comparison of Apple iPad Air 3 and Microsoft Surface 3.
| Feature | Microsoft Surface 3 |
Apple iPad Air 2 |
| Processor | Quad Core Intel® Atom™ x7-Z8700 processor (2MB Cache, 1.6GHz with Intel Burst™ technology up to 2.4GHz) | Apple A8X chip |
| Display size | 10.8” | 9.7” |
| Display Resolution/Pixel Density | 1920 x 1280 // 227 ppi | 2048 x 1536 // 264 ppi |
| Size and Dimensions | Length: 187 mmWidth: 267 mmThickness: 8.7 mmWeight: 622 g | Length: 240 mmWidth: 169.5 mmThickness: 6.1 mmWeight: 437 g |
| Storage | 64GB and 128GB | 16GB, 64GB and 128GB |
| RAM | 2GB or 4GB | 2GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Bluetooth 4.0 |
| LTE | Yes (Optional) | Yes (Optional) |
| Primary camera | 8MP Auto-focus | 8MP Auto-focus |
| Secondary camera | 3.5MP wide angle | 1.2MP |
| Main video camera | 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080) | 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080) |
| Secondary video camera | 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080) | 720p (HD, 1280 x 720) |
| Expandable memory card type | MicroSD | Not available |
| USB | USB 3.0 | Not available |
| Stylus | Surface Pen | Not available |
| Built-in Kickstand | 3-position Kickstand | Not available |
| Native keyboard Accessory | Type Cover | Not available |
| Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Magnetometer | Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Three-axis gyro, |
| Power And Battery | Unknown battery capacity10 hours of video playback. | 6480 mAh10 Hours of general usage |
| Video Calling/Audio Calling | Skype | FaceTime |
| Built-in Apps | Internet Explorer 11Xbox VideoMailSkype
Bing/Bing Smart Search Clock Xbox Store Photos Windows Store People Maps Calender Camera Xbox Music OneNote OneDrive Movie Moments Xbox SmartGlass Reading List Xbox Games Alarm Calculator Fresh Paint |
SafariNewsstandVideosPhoto Booth
Messages Siri Clock iBooks iTunes Store Reminders Game Center Photos App Store Contacts Maps Calendar Camera FaceTime Music Notes |
| First Party Apps | Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook
MSN News MSN Weather MSN Finance MSN Health And Fitness MSN Cooking MSN Travel MSN Sports MSN Translator |
iPhotoiTunes UiMoviePodcasts
GarageBand Find My iPhone Pages Find My Friends Numbers Remote Keynote iTunes Trailers |
| Colors | Silver | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| App Platform | Runs millions of Windows desktop programs and touch apps from the Windows Store, and you can run them side-by-side. | Only runs apps from the App Store, and only one at a time. |
| Price | 64GB Model: $499 | 64GB Model : $599 |
The following SKUs are available from Microsoft for pre-order,
