Since Windows, various attempts to try and create hybrid tablets to replace laptops, we’re sure you’re probably thinking that there is no way. But after Windows’ Surface Pro 4 came to market it seems that the transition can very well be possible. If you’re stuck on wondering if making the switch is worth it, check out the comparisons we found on surfaces vs. laptops.
Similarities:
Since the new Surface Pro 4 had undergone some improvements, there are now many similarities between it and laptops. With the Surface’s new Type Cover, it provides a similar typing experience as when typing on a laptop. The Type Cover also provides a new and improved trackpad that’s bigger and made of glass. With this improvement the track pad can also provide a similar laptop experience.
Advantages of Surface Pro:
The main advantage the Surface Pro has over laptops is how lightweight it is in comparison. Because the Surface Pro continues to be as light as a tablet while being as productive as a laptop, it makes it more portable.
In comparison to the 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display, the new Surface Pro has more pixels, which creates a sharper and better viewing experience when using it. It also provides brighter settings for whenever it’s being used under the sunlight in order to minimize glare. Another way it provides a great experience is through their new and improved pen that magnetically attaches to the side of the Surface. Aside from being able to write things down more smoothly and accurately, you can click the top once to open a blank OneNote file, double-click it to take a screenshot, and hold it down to get access to Cortana (digital desktop assistant).
An even bigger advantage is that the Surface provides a microSD socket, which gives you the ability to buy 1TB SSD for extra storage. This places the Surface Pro at an advantage with many laptops, including MacBooks, that don’t allow such storage, yet.
Advantages of Laptops:
With all its improvements and its advantages, the Surface Pro still falls short in some aspects. An important advantage the laptops have is that they have a widely better battery lifespan. The Surface Pro can only last a little over 7 hours while most laptops can run for almost double that time.
Another advantage is that, although the Surface’s kickstand has been improved to be sturdier, the laptops are more comfortable to use when sitting it on your lap. This makes it easier to type when in the outdoors with no other surface other than your lap.
The biggest advantage laptops have is that they are advertised with clarity. Because of this, you are more likely to know how much you need to spend to buy one, unlike the Surface where you have to purchase things separately and can add up to a more expensive price than you may have originally thought it would be.
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