Dell XPS 10
#7290
Microsoft Surface 2
#6824Category Breakdown
Dell XPS 10
Microsoft Surface 2
Performance
42.360.4
Camera
15.419.1
Display
22.923.1
Battery
3.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.922.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
19.621.9
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
3.5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Dark Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows RT
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, compass