By the numbers: Microsoft's Surface vs. Apple's iPad

While there is much more to both Microsoft’s new Surface tablet computer and Apple’s iPad than pure specifications, the physical and technological differences between the two devices are likely to play a part in which device tablet PC buyers might ultimately favour.

Here’s a look at how the market-leading iPad shapes up against the new Microsoft Surface. Figures are taken from each company. Microsoft cautions the physical dimensions of the Surface could change slightly from those announced Monday.

Surface Vs. iPad

	Weight	Thickness	Display	Battery	Interfaces	Storage
Microsoft Surface, Windows RT Edition	676 grams	9.3 mm	10.6-inch Clear Type HD display	31.5-watt hour	microSD, USB 2, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antenna	Configurable for 32GB, 64GB
Microsoft Surface, Windows 8 Pro Edition	903 grams	13.5mm	10.6-inch Clear Type HD display	42-watt hour	microSDXC, USB 3, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae	Configurable for 64GB, 128GB
Apple iPad with Wi-Fi (third-generation)	652 grams	9.4 mm	9.7-inch Retina display with 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution	42.5-watt hour for up to 10 hours (Web, video, music)	30-pin dock Apple connector port	Configurable for 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Apple iPad with cellular connectivity (third-generation)	662 grams	9.4 mm	9.7-inch Retina display with 2048-by-1536-pixel resolution	42.5-watt hour for up to 10 hours (Web, video, music)	30-pin dock Apple connector port	Configurable for 16GB, 32GB, 64GB