Comparison of Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001) vs Acer Spin 11″ (11)
Comparison of Acer Spin 11″ (11) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001)

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001) vs Acer Spin 11″ (11)

Comparison summary

  • For performance Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a lot better performing processor.
  • The laptops have different operating systems, Pro 3 has Windows and Acer Spin 11″ has Chrome OS.
  • For displaying graphics Pro 3 has a bit faster graphics card.
  • Pro 3 features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
  • Pro 3 is cheaper.
  • Spin is slimmer and smaller in size.
  • They have different storage types, Pro 3 has a 120gb HDD and Spin has a 32gb SSD.
Compare technical specifications of Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001)
Compare technical specifications of Acer Spin 11″ (11)

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001)

Acer Spin 11″ (11)

Lightweighti5 CPUSD card readerBudget choice
2-in-1 laptopTouchscreenChromebookBudget choice

Compare specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001)Acer Spin 11″ (11)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i5 SeriesIntel Celeron N3350
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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-4gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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Intel HD 5000Intel HD 500
Screen size
-11.6″
Screen resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)HD (1366 x 768 pixels)
Weight
2.85 lbs (1.29 kg)3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.1 x 9.2 x 1.5 inches11.7 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
(38.35 x 23.37 x 3.81 cm)(29.72 x 20.57 x 2.03 cm)
Operating system (OS)
WindowsChrome OS
Hard drives
120gb HDD32gb SSD
Release date
October 30, 2019April 5, 2020
Amazon.com List Price
$224.00$299.99
Amazon.com Lowest New Price
$194.00$299.99
Amazon.com Lowest Used Price
$154.00$142.10
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Laptop Dimensions

15.1 in
38.35 cm
9.2 in
23.37 cm
Thickness: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
11.7 in
29.72 cm
8.1 in
20.57 cm
Thickness: 0.8 in (2.03 cm)

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11″
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12″
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11″
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11″
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14″
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11″
Compare Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (PY2-00001) vs Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (NX.HKKAA.005)
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Amazon.com description

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (128 GB, Intel Core i5) (Renewed)

Intel Core i5-4300U Dual-Core CPU 1.70 GHz (with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.3 GHZ) with Intel HD Graphics 5000

5MP and 1080p HD front- and rear-facing cameras - Built-in front- and rear-facing microphones - Stereo speakers with Dolby Audio-enhanced sound

128GB Hard Drive

A full-size USB 3.0, microSD card reader, and Mini Display Port

ASIN: B00TUJ7WQW

Acer Spin 11 2-in-1 Convertible 11.6" HD Touchscreen WLED-Backlit Chromebook, Intel Celeron N3350 Processor, 4GB Memory, 32GB eMMC, Bluetooth, WiFi, Webcam, Google Chrome OS, Obsidian Black

11.6" 10-point multitouch screen - CineCrystal glossy screen technology maintains the vivid colors in your photos and videos. Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. AHVA technology. LED backlight.

Intel Celeron processor N3350 - Entry-level dual-core processor for general e-mail, Internet and productivity tasks. Intel HD Graphics 500 - On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.

4GB system memory for basic multitasking - Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 32GB eMMC flash memory - This ultracompact memory system is ideal for mobile devices and applications, providing enhanced storage capabilities, streamlined data management, quick boot-up times and support for high-definition video playback.

Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 5 - 802.11 ac) - Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.

Chrome OS is the speedy, simple and secure OS that powers every Chromebook. Chrome OS updates automatically every 6 weeks with the latest software and virus protection.

System ram type: ddr3_sdram

ASIN: B0851YV771