Apple is soon about to about to drop their new iPad Air 2, but it is only right to put them up against the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and how it stacks up. We can first point out that the first similarity is that they both have a huge display that automatically places them in the same class. However, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an Ultrabook, and the iPad Air 2 is another tablet from Apple. So in order to see what is what with the newest release, we will see how Surface Pro 3 and iPad Air 2 stacks up against each other.
Design
The Apple iPad Air 2 only weighs less one pound, and it is .24 inches thick. Much like the new iPhone 6 Apple has rolled out the new iPad is lighter and slimmer which means it won’t be too heavy to handle.
The Surface Pro 3, on the other hand, has a larger display and is .36 inches thick. Weighing 1.8 pounds, the Surface Pro 3 weighs much heavier than the iPad.
Display
The iPad Air 2 provides users with a 9.7 inch Retina Display that has 2048×1536 resolution. The surface is coated with anti-reflective treatment that helps with harsher conditions for a better experience. The Surface Pro 3 Ultrabook gives users a 12 inch screen with a high-resolution of 2160×1440 pixels, which provides impressive quality images.
Camera
The Apple iPad Air provides an 8MP rear camera with iSight technology and on their front panel a nice secondary camera. The Surface Pro 3 provides a 5MP rear camera with a 5MP front-facing camera that provides many options for camera effects, and Skyping.
Additional Features
Apple has fitted their new generation of products with their TouchID fingerprint scanner which helps them to use their Apple Pay System, and it is no exception to be featured on the iPad Air 2. Users can be able to use this service in order to make easy and quick mobile payments. Apple also states that it will feature enhanced processing and graphic capabilities from the support of their 64-bit architecture and A8X chip.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 consists of a useful built-in kickstand. The kickstand is able to be bent at any angle, and dynamic for any type of use. The use of the kickstand come sin for watching video, Skyping, and doing work. The digital stylus that comes with the Surface Pro 3 also provides a great user experience that increases utility and makes taking notes easily. With the Type Cover keyboard support, the tablet can be transformed into a laptop instantly. Surface Pro 3 being the dynamic device is able to be used not only for a tablet but transforms into an Ultrabook with capabilities of running full Windows with its Intel processor. It also provides users with an easy performance for running applications.
Prices and Conclusions
For the price of $499, the iPad Air 2 provides a quality package with internal memory capacity of 16GB. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 will be more expensive at $799, but unlike the tablet provides greater capabilities, processing, and full on laptop support.