Asus ZenPad 3S 10 vs Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
20Performance100
31.1Display57.1
22.1Battery53.3
76.5Portability20
57.2Features81.3
2 spec wins — Asus ZenPad 3S 107 spec wins — Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) wins this tablet face-off, 69.1 to 34.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+80) and battery (+31). 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 20
- 52% lower weight: 430 g vs 895 g
- 23% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 9.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,350
Reasons to pick the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition)
- Stronger performance score: 100 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 81 vs 57
- 300% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 9.7 ″ | 13 ″+34% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PixelSense Flow touchscreen (OLED or LCD) |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 | 2880x1920 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 267 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 426 nits | 600 nits+41% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT8176 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 32GB, 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (removable SSD) |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 18 W | 60 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 430 g+52% | 895 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+23% | 9.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum back, glass front | Aluminum (100% recycled alloy) |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Cellular | — | 5G optional |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | 2x USB-C (USB4), Surface Connect |
Features
| Spec | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 | Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | Active stylus (Z Stylus) | Surface Slim Pen (sold separately) |
| Keyboard support | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo (Dolby Atmos) |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 | Windows 11 Home |
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