Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
20Performance85.7
31.1Display36.7
22.1Battery43.3
76.5Portability32
57.2Features56.8
5 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 105 spec wins — Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 55.3 to 34.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+66) and battery (+21). Asus ZenPad 3S 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ZenPad 3S 10
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 32
- 150% higher Front camera: 5 MP vs 2 MP
- 37% lower weight: 430 g vs 686 g
- 20% higher Pixel density: 264 ppi vs 220 ppi
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 37 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 22
- 300% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 4 GB
- 150% higher charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″ | 12 ″+24% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 2196x1464 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi+20% | 220 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 426 nits+7% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,442Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,118Top 11% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 256GB / 512GB (UFS) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 18 W | 45 W+150% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g+37% | 686 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+8% | 7.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Aluminum |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Front camera | 5 MP+150% | 2 MP |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | Wi-Fi only |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a) |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition), sold separately |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo (2W, Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | Windows 11 Home |
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