When it comes to specs, both the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface Pro 4 can handle demanding tasks. Apple's newest device has been said to be comparable with Intel Core i5's efficiency given the iPad Pro's semi under clocked A9X processor; this set of features also make it equal to a midline Microsoft Surface Pro.
One of the major difference that torns fans is the fact that iPad Pro has only 2GB of RAM, while the Microsoft Surface Pro has 4GB. Aside from this major difference,
the 9.7-inch iPad Pro has also introduced the True Tone features that can balance the brightness settings according to the surroundings. However, this does not reportedly give the Apple device an edge, given its screen resolution of 1,536 x 2,048 against Microsoft's 12-inch 1,824 x 2,736 display.
As far as the cost is concerned, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro wins the battle, with a price of $599 for a 32GB storage Wi-Fi device, compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4's $899 for its m3 processor. While the Microsoft device comes with a stylus, Apple's new iPad Pro is more affordable, a lower level of its $800 iPad Pro model.
Another huge line separator is the operating system of both Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and iPad Pro 4. Just like all the other Apple devices, 9to5 Mac reported that this new tablet comes with the latest iOS version, which means it gets a large selection of apps. A lightning cable adapter is also required when connecting something to it.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4, on the other hand, is more like a Windows 10 PC, which means any desktop application will work immediately with no need to set up anything. On top of this, each compatible Windows program can run on a Microsoft Surface device, The REM reported.
The choice between a Surface Pro 4 against the 9.7-inch iPad Pro can be decided according to the software requirements of the users. While the Apple device is incomparable when it comes to graphic design or touch-based games, Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 is the right choice for those that rely on the software and flash drives for storing data.
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