Yesterday we let you measure the new tablet of Microsoft with the Galaxy Book 12 and we already warned you that it would be necessary to measure it in a separate duel with the other Windows tablet of Samsung, which was also an interesting opponent, albeit attacking from a different angle: price. Well, here you have it today, a comparative specific between Surface Pro and Galaxy Book 10.6.
Integrated
La Galaxy Book 10.6 It does not differ too much from its older sister in the design section, so basically everything we said about it regarding the Surface Pro It can be applied again here: with both we have the best finishes although the materials for which they bet are different (magnesium for the case of the tablet of Microsoft and aluminum for the Samsung), but with it, on the good side, we can enjoy USB Type-C ports and the S Pen, which is included, while on the not so good side, we continue to depend on the keyboard to hold the tablet, while with the other Not only is the support integrated into the device itself, but it has also been improved, now reaching 165 degrees.
Dimensions
As we will see in the next section, the screen of the Galaxy Book 10.6 is smaller than that of the Surface Pro, so it is not surprising that it turns out to be a much more compact device (29,2x20,1 inch against 26,12x17,91 inch) and light (768 grams against 640 grams). We already find here, however, the first symptom that this tablet seeks to attract us with a lower price, which implies some sacrifices, among others in the optimization of the thickness that is not as small as in its older sister, but somewhat higher. even that of the Surface Pro (8,5 mm against 8,9 mm).
Screen
We have already anticipated you when talking about the dimensions that the screen of the tablet of Samsung is smaller12.3 inches against 10.6 inches) although it is also something that reflects its name, but it must be borne in mind that the tablet of Microsoft it still has another point in its favor, which is a much higher resolution (2736 x 1824 against 1920 x 1280). It cannot boast in compensation, in addition, to arrive with Super AMOLED panels, as its older sister does.
Performance
What makes the Galaxy Book 10.6 be an interesting alternative to Surface Pro is that, despite the cuts that Samsung has done in other points to lower costs, the technical specifications in the performance section of the standard models of both are the same, with a processor Intel Core m3 seventh generation accompanied by 4 GB RAM memory. We can even get it with 8 GB RAM, but if we want configurations with an Intel Core i5 processor we have to look at the 12-inch model.
Storage capacity
The same situation we find in the section of storage capacity: the standard model of both arrives with 128 GB and with both we have the option of making the leap to 256 GB, but if we want a higher configuration and reach already 512 GB, we can only do it with the Surface Pro.
Cameras
Another of the sacrifices that we have to make if we bet on the Galaxy Book 10.6 It is found in the cameras section, although logically it is much less painful: while with the tablet of Microsoft we are going to have a main chamber of 8 MP and another front of 5 MP, with that of Samsung We will only be able to enjoy the second one, which, after all, is the one we will most commonly use in a tablet of this type.
Autonomy
Unfortunately, we cannot say anything yet about which of the two wins in the autonomy section, because not only do we not have data from comparable real use tests, which are the ones we have to trust, but we do not even have, as substitute, capacity data of their respective batteries. There is no other choice but to wait for the independent tests if this is an important question for us.
Surface Pro vs Galaxy Book 10.6: final balance of the comparison and price
As we have seen, at some points it even seems that the Galaxy Book 10.6 could be more of an alternative to the Surface 3 than the Surface Pro, but the fact that it arrives with an Intel Core m3, with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, the same data as for the basic model of the new tablet from Microsoft, it may make some decide to sacrifice some screen size and resolution. Of course, this will depend on whether he arrives with the right price, something that we cannot confirm yet: his rival in this duel will be sold from $950, so that the Samsung it would have to fall far below this figure to attract us. We will be attentive to inform you when its launch in Spain is announced.
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