Tablets VS iPad Reviews
Both Microsoft and Apple recently revealed the latest versions of their best-selling tablets. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 will launch Oct. 26, and the iPad Pro will hit store shelves next month.
If someone on your holiday shopping list is hoping for a new tablet this year, check out our comparison of the Surface Pro 4 and the iPad Pro to help you decide which one you should get.
The tablets: At a glance

Appearance and features
iPad Pro
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is a tablet that’s designed to replace your laptop. The mini mobile workstation is 30% more powerful than its predecessor (the Surface Pro 3), features stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium and, much like a traditional laptop, can run Windows and the full suite of Office products.
The iPad Pro is a tablet Apple calls “thin, light and epic.” The device has an A9X chip that Apple touts is 1.8 times faster than that of its predecessor (the iPad Air 2). The iPad Pro features a screen with 5.6 million pixels and blasts sound through four high-fidelity speakers.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has a 12.3-inch screen and weighs 1.73 pounds. Apple’s iPad Pro has a slightly larger screen (12.9 inches) and is a little lighter at 1.57 pounds. The iPad Pro is also thinner: 0.27 inch thick, compared to the Surface Pro 4’s 0.33 inch thickness.
Some of the most compelling features of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 include:
- 5-megapixel front-facing and 8-megapixel rear-facing cameras
- 1080p HD video recording
- Multitasking capability to run apps side-by-side
- Free Office 30-day trial with purchase
- Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Type Cover keyboard (sold separately) includes optional fingerprint reader
Source: www.nerdwallet.com
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