An attendee wearing Google glass uses the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3
An attendee wearing Google glass uses the new Microsoft Surface Pro 3, during the event in New York May 20, 2014 Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Two new tablets are featured by Microsoft and Asus namely the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and the Asus Transformer Book T100. Users are trying to compare the features and capabilities of each to determine which product may be better to buy. Here are some facts and features between the two devices.

1. General overview

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has a screen size of 12 inches, 64 GB of memory, WiFi capabilities, runs on Windows 8.1 Pro and costs $799. The Asus Transformer Book T100 on the other hand has a 10.1-inch screen, 32 GB of memory, WiFi, operates on Windows 8.1 and costs $379 in a report by Tabletrocket.com.

2. Resolution

Surface Pro 3 has a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels while Asus Transformer T100 has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Microsoft Surface Pro 3 provides vivid colors and more sharpness, with a pixel density of 216 ppi compared to Asus's 155 ppi, making it better for gaming. According to Cnet, the Surface's IPS display is among the best among current tablets.

3. Power and speed

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 runs on the Intel Core i7 system chip while the Asus Transformer Book T100 uses the Intel Atom Trail-T 73740, making the Surface Pro a lot of faster and more powerful than the Transformer. Users can expect fast performance when using a variety of apps and when playing games. Surface has a processing speed of 1.7 GHz while Transformer has 1.33 GHz.

4. Value

In terms of price, the Asus Transformer is at least $300 less expensive than the Surface Pro 3. According to Cnet, the new Bay Trail processor is faster than its predecessors and other tablets in the same level. The battery life is also longer and the design stays close to the look that people preferred in older versions. When looking to buy a functional tablet with long battery life, the Transformer T100 is a better purchase because of its price.

5. Battery life

The Asus Transformer Book T100 has a battery life of about 10 hours in a report by Phonearena.com. The Microsoft Surface Pro has an average battery life of 9 hours.

In terms of technology and specifications, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is more powerful than the Asus Transformer Book T100 but also significantly more expensive. Users looking for a functional tablet that performs well can get more value out of the Asus.