We continue to review the chinese tablets that already arrive with latest generation Intel processors and that are presented as an affordable alternative to the high-end Windows tablets, In comparative today with a duel in which we measure the potential of one of the last to arrive, that of Onda, with that of Microsoft: Surface Pro vs Onda Obook 11 Pro.
Designer
Although images of a prototype of the Oral 11 pro in which the design of the Surface Book was clearly imitated, in the model that has finally reached the stores we find not only a format more than 2 in 1 than a convertible and with lines and a style that really has very little or nothing to do with Surface devices. Comparing it specifically with the Pro series, what stands out the most is that it has not joined the list of tablets that have adopted the rear support and that it continues to bet on a coupling system with the more classic keyboard. For those who miss a USB Type-C port on the tablet from MicrosoftYes, it must be said in favor of Onda that it does have one, as well as another conventional one.
Dimensions
Regarding the dimensions, it is somewhat smaller than the tablet of Microsoft, but because so is your screen (29,2 x 20,1 cm against 28,8 x 18 cm), while even with this advantage, it loses in the weight section (768 grams versus grams 850 grams). It must be said in its favor, yes, that it maintains a fairly reduced thickness for a low-cost device, very close to that of the Surface Pro (8,5 mm against 8,9 mm).
Screen
As we just said, the tablet screen Onda It is a little smaller, but it is true that it is not as noticeable a difference as in other cases (12.3 inches against 11.6 inches), but there is when what we measure is the resolution of each of them, with a great advantage for the tablet of Microsoft (2736 x 1824 against 1920 x 1200).
Unlimited
As in other cases, this is the section that gives more grace to this comparison, because we find that the tablet of Onda is perfectly capable of standing up to that of Microsoft both in regards to the processor (a Intel Core m3 seventh generation in both cases), as well as RAM (4 GB). It is true that the Surface Pro is available with higher configurations and this is a point in its favor, but if we limit ourselves to the standard model for budget reasons, they are tied.
Storage capacity
In storage capacity, however, the tablet of Onda yes he stays a step behind, with the 64 GB storage that to date must be considered the minimum for a tablet with Windows 10 (thinking that you have to discount the space it occupies), even if it has, as is the case, a card slot micro-SD. The basic model of the Surface Pro, on the other hand, arrives already with 128 GB.
Cameras
It also lags behind in the cameras section and even more, since the Surface Pro has one of 8 SM in the back and another of 5 SM in the front, while those in the Oral 11 pro it's 2 MP both. Although this is the least that can be expected, it is also true that if there is a section in which most users do not need much more, it is this.
Autonomy
We cannot say anything about their autonomy without comparable real-use test data, but it is true that they are very close in terms of battery capacity (5940 mAh against 6000 mAh) and that the consumption of the tablet Onda It should be much smaller, with a smaller screen and with less resolution, so we should be able to give it the advantage. The optimization made by the manufacturer, however, is key and Microsoft is one of the ones that is obtaining the best results with 2 in 1 Windows, so it is preferable to be cautious.
Surface Pro vs Onda Obook 11 Pro: final balance of the comparison and price
This is probably the case in which there is a greater level difference between the tablet of Microsoft and the Chinese alternative in question, but also the price is substantial, because the Surface Pro sold from 950 Euros and Oral 11 pro is found for about a third, being for sale in some importers for just over 300 Euros included.
Betting on it means making some important sacrifices, therefore, the most important are resolution and storage, but the figures in these sections are still solid and it is still a good size (if we want it to work, we are going to appreciate being closer 12 inches than 10 inches) and, which is probably more important, we have devices with hardware that can give us better performance than what a mid-range Windows tablet will normally offer us.