Surface Pro 2 vs Surface Pro 3: Microsoft Surface Pro Series Brings Together a Tablet and a Laptop in one Platform

By Noriel Espinueva Oct 02, 2014 12:13 PM EDT

Surface Pro 2 vs Surface Pro 3: Microsoft Surface Pro Series Brings Together a Tablet and a Laptop in one Platform

Microsoft is among the reputable companies that never stop innovating. And offering tablets is not an exemption for their flagship products. And with more advancement every now and then, the release of broader range of high tech gadgets including laptops and tablets is becoming a concern for the business sector and to the whole users as well.

This has been the reason why Microsoft pushed through with the solution for this issue. Microsoft Surface Pro Series bring together a tablet and a laptop in one platform. But with Surface Pro 2, the response has been cold for the target users despite the fact that it's a very good product.

This is the reason Microsoft released Surface Pro 3. The new version comes with better intuitive function, and design with its enhanced features. Here are few of the differences these two Microsoft products are posing:

Surface Pro 2 vs Surface Pro 3:

Stylus

Surafce Pro 2 uses Wacom stylus where it does not need a battery. It has higher level of sensitivity of 1,000 plus.

Surface Pro 3 utilizes an N-Trig digitizer stylus that requires a battery. It has sensitivity of 256 but provides a more direct and accurate writing. The stylus based on reports is great for handwriting and taking notes on screen. The botton located at the top of Pro 3 can be used to initialize OneNote even the display is on sleep mode or locked.

Screen

Surface Pro 2 has 10.6-inch with 1920x1080 pixel resolution, providing pixel density of 208 ppi while Pro 3 has a huge 12.1-inch screen offering 2160x1440 pixel resolution that equates to 214.5 ppi. The larger screen of the Pro 3 makes it a better tablet and a candidate as a 'laptop-replacer.' With higher resolution, the new model provides sharper and brighter screen.

Body

The Surface Pro 3 weighs just 800g and measures 9.1mm thick. It is pretty impressive that the new model feels light and slimmer with its size.

Speakers

Surface Pro 3 speakers are found on the front, their grilles are hidden at the back of small parts in the sides of the tablet's screen. It is 45 percent louder than of the last Microsoft Pro model.

Price

The Surface 2 can be avail of at the price of $449, and the new version of around $1000 and above.

Surface Pro 2 vs Surface Pro 3, what do you prefer? The specs and enhancements made for the popular version is much taken from the previous one. Making the new version a laptop and tablet in one, it offers more versatility and compatibility. But don't be dismayed with the capacity of the Pro 2. It is also worth having with its desirable features.