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Dell XPS 10

Dell XPS 10

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Microsoft Surface 2

Microsoft Surface 2

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Category Breakdown

Dell XPS 10
Microsoft Surface 2
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.353.2

Summary

  • The Dell XPS 10 features a 10.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, while the Microsoft Surface 2 has a slightly larger 10.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering better pixel density and clarity.
  • In terms of performance, the Surface 2 is equipped with a quad-core Nvidia Tegra 4 processor, compared to the dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU in the XPS 10, resulting in superior processing power.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Surface 2 can record video at 1080p, whereas the XPS 10 is limited to 720p.
  • The XPS 10 has a battery capacity of 28.0mAh, while the Surface 2's specifications do not list a capacity, indicating a potential difference in battery performance.
  • Both run on Microsoft Windows RT, providing a similar software experience, but the Surface 2's additional features and performance enhancements may offer a more robust user experience overall.
  • The XPS 10 is slightly lighter at 635g compared to the Surface 2's 675.9g, and both devices have comparable dimensions.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Dell XPS 10
Microsoft Surface 2

General

Release Date

2012
2013

Announced

2012
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

10.1"
10.6"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~155 ppi density)
1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)

PPI

1366
1920

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Nvidia Tegra 4 T40

CPU

Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15

GPU

N/A
ULP GeForce (72 cores)

Memory

32/64GB
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Front Camera

2 MP
3.5 MP

Front Camera Details

2 MP
3.5 MP

Video Recording

720p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

720p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

28 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Li-Ion (28 Wh)
Li-Ion, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

274.7 x 177.3 x 9.2 mm (10.81 x 6.98 x 0.36 in)
274.6 x 172.5 x 8.9 mm (10.81 x 6.79 x 0.35 in)

Weight

635 g
675.9 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Dark Titanium

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Single SIM (Micro-SIM) - optional
No

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity

Network Speed

HSPA/LTE (optional)
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
USB 3.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS (with LTE/HSPA+ configs)
No

Software

Operating System

Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT

OS Version

Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes