Platform RT Windows still looking for a niche in the sector. If last year the majority of devices passed through the market with more pain than glory, despite being backed by important firms such as Samsung, Asus, Lenovo o HPDuring this 2013 the manufacturers are less numerous but the platform seems to have taken an important leap in quality. Today we bring you a comparison of its two most interesting tablets: the Surface 2 and Lumia 2520.
Over the past year, devices that came with RT Windows The market had some good features, but in most of them there was a certain lack of conviction and an approach that was too based on Android devices, especially on the part of the manufacturers who played in the two leagues. This year, Nokia, spearhead of Windows in the field of mobile devices, and Microsoft, owner and lord of the platform, have presented individual products, very careful and focused exclusively on the lightweight operating system.
Design and materials
Although at first glance their appearance may seem somewhat similar, due to the keyboard and the peculiar aspect ratio of both screens, the two tablets have a quite different construction. The Surface 2 It plays the premium card, and mounts a metal casing that denotes a high quality of materials. On the contrary, the Nokia Lumia 2520 it prefers to win over the consumer with a range of atypical colors and uses, above all, polycarbonate as in its phones.
Size
La Nokia Lumia has dimensions of 26,7 cm x 16,8 cm x 8,9 mm, while the Surface 2 It measures 27,4 cm x 27,3 cm x 8,9 cm, being slightly wider and longer. The tablet of Microsoft It also weighs a little more, 676 grams for 615 grams of its rival.
Touch Type vs Power Keyboard
The keyboard of the Surface 2 is thinner and fits the tablet magnetically, so it achieves a more organic hybrid, it is re-illuminated and it lights up when you bring your hands to it. The power keyboardHowever, it is somewhat thicker, fits in with the back of the tablet and has more presence in the whole. It also offers an extra charge of 5 battery hours.
Screen
Both Microsoft Surface 2 and Nokia Lumia 2520 They have Full HD screens, 1920 × 1080 pixels. While the first has a size of 10,06 inches, the second comes to 10,1 inches. Both companies have worked hard to increase the color spectrum: in the case of the Surface 2Thanks to the contact we had with the team, we can attest to the improvements, however, with the Nokia tablet we must wait a little longer before concluding anything.
Unlimited
At this point in the year, there are two processors standing out above all others, the Integra 4 and Snapdragon 800. The Surface 2 has opted for the former and its fluidity is fantastic, while the Lumia 2520 mounts the chip Qualcomm, for which he opts for all registration on Android. Very possibly the first alternative is better for teams that try to enhance the graphic appearanceIn this sense, the platform does not have too many games to make the most of its possibilities. The Snapdragon on the other hand has a more powerful CPU, which is perhaps why Nokia you have made the right choice.
In terms of RAM, the two tablets are on par with 2GB each.
Connectivity
In this section, the Lumia 2520 clearly wins by incorporating LTE connection, while the Surface 2 it only has a WiFi Dual Band 802.11 connection.
Autonomy
Both Nokia and Microsoft promise 10 hours of use continued between load and load. According to the Surface 2, we can confirm first-hand that the data is correct, although the load capacity of the equipment has not been specified. The Lumia 1520 has a battery of 8.000 mAh.
Cameras
The Nokia tablet once again takes some advantage of the Surface 2, since it has its own application for the camera and with many more functions than usual devices with Windows 8.1 RT. Its sensor is also more powerful (6,7 Mpx versus 5 Mpx) and offers the application exclusively Storyteller, to integrate videos and photos in different locations.
Price
La Surface 2 slope 429 Euros in its most basic model, which is quite an advantageous price. With a metal casing and a powerful office suite it costs considerably less than many lower-quality Android tablets.
Regarding the price of the Nokia Lumia 2520, we only have the data that it will cost $500 in the United States, but without taxes. It gives us the impression that it is going to go a little more than price than his rival.