Surface RT vs Asus Transformer Infinity: hybrid comparison

Tablets have gone from being an almost merely accessory or recreational device to being an essential work tool. High-end tablets have had a lot to do with this, especially the iPad and some Samsung models, but without a doubt the one who put the emphasis on work capacity was Asus and its entire Transformer range of hybrid tablets. Microsoft on its arrival in this world has also chosen that niche to make its debut. We want to measure this contribution from the computing giant with the best keyboard tablet on the market. We offer you a comparison between Asus Transformer Pad Infinity and Surface RT.

Size and weight

Microsoft's is somewhat longer than the Taiwanese tablet, even so we are talking about a very similar format. Both are less than 1 cm thick, although the Asus achieves exceptional fineness as well as a slightly lower weight. If we connect the keyboards the differences would be compensated since the Transformer is much thicker and heavier than its rival, exceeding a kilo of weight.

 

Screen

The display of the Taiwanese device is superior in every way to that of the gadgets American. We have higher resolution, a special technology to improve the angles and the anti-scratch protection of a very good glass. The one on the Surface RT is only bigger and takes extra care with the text.

Performance

In this sense, they are quite even. They carry the same processor although the Redmond one has 2 GB of RAM, twice that of its rival that in certain operations will be noticed. While the Windows RT operating system is much heavier than the 4.1 Android Jelly Bean that we now find in the android tablet. In terms of speed and response, we will not notice much difference. We have to think about which operating system we like best.

Storage

They have a very similar storage policy. In Microsoft's if we want the 64 GB model, it seems that we are obliged to buy the keyboard cover. The microSD cards they are present in both tablets. However, the Asus has an additional slot in the keyboard dock that would give us another 32 GB. If we value them with the accessory, the Taiwanese woman wins.

Connectivity

In terms of internet connectivity they go hand in hand. The Asus 3G model is still a mystery to the West, so we will not consider it. The connection with other devices by Bluetooth, HDMI and USB It is assured, although in the case of the Taiwanese for the USB we will have to use the dock.

Cameras

The cameras of Transformer Infinity give a review in every way to those of the American tablet. They have many more pixels, LED flash and autofocus, Microsoft's not.

Sound

Despite the Taiwanese's SonicMaster technology, a single speaker falls short. The two stereo speakers of the Surface RT will give us a more immersive sound.

Accessories and battery

The keyboard of the Asian tablet is less portable and occupies a lot and its separation between keys is smaller than that of the American one. However, apart from being better done and not giving problems like Microsoft's, it gives us more battery, more connectivity and being a charging station.

Price and conclusions

Surface RT has not yet reached our market, although it will soon and Transformer Infinity is an elusive tablet within our borders, where it presents many difficulties to be bought, although if we search well we can find or directly import it. The Taiwanese tablet has been around for a while, although Asus has not yet released any model that surpasses it on Android. It is clearly better done than Microsoft's which has already given any problem, although the Windows RT operating system can be an advantage if we think about its traditional software. As for price, they are in the same coordinates. The difference in my opinion is in the extra battery added by Transformer Infinity what it really is crucial for the job, fundamental demand in a hybrid.

Tablet	Microsoft Surface RT	Asus Transformer Infinity
Size	274,5 x 171,9 x 9,3 mm	263 x 180,8 x 8,5 mm
Screen	10,6-inch ClearType HD TFT	10,1-inch WUXGA Full HD LED, SuperIPS +, Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Decision	1366 x 768 (148 ppi)	1920 x 1200 (224 ppi)
Thickness	9,3 mm	8,5 mm
Weight :	676 grams	598 grams
Operating system	RT Windows	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (Upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean)
Processor	Tegra 3 NVIDIA CPU: 1,6 GHz quad-core; GPU: 12 cores	CPU: Tegra 3 NVIDIA @ 1,6 GHz; GPU: 12 cores (WiFi) / Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core @ 1,5 GHz (3G)
RAM	2GB	1GB DDR3L
Conference proceedings	32 / 64 GB	32 / 64 GB
Extension	microSD up to 32 GB	microSD up to 32 GB,
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0	WiFi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, A2DP, 3G
Ports	microHDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5 mm Jack,	microHDMI, 3.5mm jack, 40-pin
Sound	Stereo speakers	1 Speaker, SonicMaster
Camera	Front 1MPX and Rear 1 MPX 720p	Front 2MPX / Rear 8MPX with LED Flash (1080p video)
Embedded	GPS, accelerometer, gravity sensor, light sensor, compass, gyroscope	GPS, G-Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, E-compass
Battery	31,5 W (8 hours)	7000 mAh (9,5 hours)
Keyboard	QWERTY keyboard cover Thickness: 3 mm Weight: 210 grams	QWERTY keyboard / charging dock Thickness: 8,5 mm Weight: 536 grams Ports: SD, USB 2.0, 40 pin Battery: 14 total hours
Price	32 GB: 489 euros / 580 euros Touch Cover 64 GB: 694 Touch Cover	32 GB: 490 euros / 630 euros with keyboard 64 GB: 545 euros / 680 euros with keyboard