Overall Score
19.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#7250)19.8
Performance(#4874)54.4
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#9324)22.9
Battery(#11299)3.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#8209)20.9
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Microsoft Surface
Short Review
- The Microsoft Surface, released in 2012, features a sleek design with dimensions of 274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm and a weight of 680.4g, finished in Dark Titanium.
- Its 10.6-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels at a density of approximately 148 ppi, with a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Performance is driven by an Nvidia Tegra 3 T30 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, providing adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The camera system includes a 1.2 MP rear camera and a matching front-facing camera, both capable of 720p video recording.
- Battery capacity stands at 31.5mAh, but it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Microsoft Windows RT, delivering a unique software experience tailored for touch interaction.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and USB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Stereo speakers enhance audio output, and a headphone jack is available for wired audio.
- Overall, the Microsoft Surface combines a functional design with moderate performance and basic camera capabilities.
- Special features are limited, focusing primarily on the Windows ecosystem.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size10.6"
TypeTFT
Resolution1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI1366
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 3 T30
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUULP GeForce
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera1.2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front Camera1.2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity31.5 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion battery, non-removable (31.5 Wh)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions274.6 x 172 x 9.4 mm (10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 in)
Weight680.4 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsDark Titanium
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNo
NetworkNo cellular connectivity
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows RT
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, compass