Compare Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3

The Microsoft Surface family has many devices and it is not always easy to distinguish each one of them. For example, Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 at first glance are exactly the same but are actually different devices. The article has tested Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 to help you decide which option is more suitable for you.

Technical data

Both tablets have Windows 8.1 installed. This is unlike the previous Surface RT model, which comes with a limited edition of Windows. Both tablets can be used with keyboard cover (keyboard accessories), stylus and other accessories such as docking station and wireless display adapter. Apart from different sizes, both devices look no different.

Pros and cons of Surface 3

The Surface 3 is more affordable than the Surface 3 Pro. It comes with 2GB of memory and 64GB of storage, which can be doubled. It has a 10.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1280. This tablet runs on an Intel Atom x7 processor, the quad core is less powerful than the Intel Core processor on Surface Pro 3. However, Surface 3 has a longer battery life (up to 10 hours).

Although the Surface 3 is a competitor to Apple's iPad, that doesn't mean it can replace a regular laptop. The Surface 3 runs the full version of Windows like a regular laptop, and it has a full-size USB 3.0 port, a microSD card reader and a Mini DisplayPort port. This gives it several advantages over the iPad.

Surface Pro 3: Similar to MacBook Pro

Surface Pro 3 could be a complete replacement for laptops and tablets. This 12-inch tablet has a sharp 2160 x 1440 screen and many configurations with an Intel Core processor. Surface Pro 3 options include:

1. 64GB storage, Intel Core i3 (1.5GHz), 4GB RAM
2. 128GB storage capacity, Intel Core i5 (1.9GHz), 4GB RAM
3. 256GB storage capacity, Intel Core i5 (1.9GHz), 8GB RAM
4. 256GB storage capacity, Intel Core i7 (1.7GHz), 8GB RAM
5. 512GB storage capacity, Intel Core i7 (1.7GHz), 8GB RAM

In terms of performance, the Surface Pro 3 is on par with the MacBook Pro, but it also functions as a tablet. On the downside, Surface Pro 3 has the same ports as Surface 3, less than what a regular laptop should have. The multi-position stand is a good addition, as many laptops cannot be positioned with such precision.

Conclude

Before choosing any laptop or tablet, consider what you need. The Surface 3 is cheaper, offers the same Windows 8.1 experience as the Surface Pro, is compact in size, but the specs are less robust than the Pro 3 making it suitable for use as a tablet or laptop. travel. The Surface Pro 3 helps replace laptop better.