Microsoft Surface Studio vs Apple iMac: Which is the best device?

The newly launched Microsoft Surface Studio is built immensely well with best folding screen capabilities and touch screen. The device takes the head-to-head comparison with the Apple iMac for the conclusion on "Which device being the best one right now?"

Readers and enthusiasts need to decide of which device being the best one. Apart from the other rumors of Apple's next line-up iMac 2017 which is expected to hit the tech market with amazing features soon. Below mentioned comparison is between the Microsoft Surface Studio and the iMac available in the tech market.

Display

The Microsoft Surface Studio features a lower resolution of 4500 X 3000 pixels than the Apple's iMac. Apple iMac is a 5K model with a resolution of 5120 X 2880 pixels. Both Surface Studio and iMac are equipped with a 10-bit color LCD display.

Design

The Microsoft Surface Studio design seems to look better than the iMac, as the Surface Studio placed inner components at the base and the components in the iMac are placed at the back of the screen. Thus, iMac screen has a thickness of 12.5mm, quite thicker than the Microsoft Surface Studio .

Processor

The Microsoft Surface Studio is powered by sixth generation Intel i5 and the higher version is by Intel i7 processor. Surface Studio is equipped with 8GB, 16GB and 32GB RAM based on the variants. On the other hand, Apple iMac is powered by Intel i5 processor coupled with 8GB RAM

OS and Virtual Assistant

Microsoft will be catering more to designers with the 3D Windows 10 Creators update and as a virtual helper, Microsoft has Cortona. As for the iMac, it will have the MacOS Sierra with Siri as a virtual assistant.

Connectivity

The Microsoft Surface Studio supports HD webcam, a 2.1 speaker combination with bass powered by two main drivers, four USB 3.0 ports, and audio jack. On the other hand, Apple iMac also supports a 1.2 megapixel HD camera, two speakers located behind the screen and four USB 3.0 ports.

Price

The Microsoft Surface Studio has a price tag of $2,999 and Apple iMac at $2,299. The prices of the devices may vary in different tech markets.

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