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
Mail
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,
Pre-order it here from Microsoft Store.