According to reports, Apple is enjoying continued success with its tablet hybrid lineup, even reaching a more significant market share than its close competitor, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. With at least two iterations in the iPad Pro flagship, as well as plenty of other options, do the specs play a part in user choice?
Android Origin believes so. While the Surface Pro 4 still has some noted advantages over the iPad Pro, some key specs of the Microsoft slate seem lacking when compared to the iPad Pro lineup. Reviews and feedback have lamented that although the new Surface Pro is a professional-level hybrid workhorse, the battery and usage life is abysmal. Users have even complained that the battery drains regularly even if the tablet is turned off. In addition, since the new Surface Pro 4 was released earlier than the iPad Pro (and its new 9.7-inch version), some firmware and software need immediate updates already.
Meanwhile, Tech News Today says that although the iPad Pro now comes in two versions, the Surface Pro 4 still manages to present a wider variety of choices. The new Surface Pro slate comes in a number of storage, RAM, and processor options, so users can get the best configuration depending on their needs. The iPad Pro, on the other hand, comes as a top-tier, do-it-all slate with a premium price tag.
However, this "versatility" is also a disadvantage, it seems. According to Fox News, the iPad Pro offers top-notch specs and performance at a more budget-friendly range. The new 9.7-inch iPad Pro at $599s is already comparable in speed and performance, as well as the number of apps, to a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with 128GB of storage and base model processor, which is priced at $899. Adding features and storage options for the iPad Pro will only net around $1,079 for the 12.9-inch version with 128GB of storage, while the premium Surface Pro 4 with Intel i5 or i7 processor may have a price tag of $1,300 and higher.
