Here's our breakdown of how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S stacks up against the Surface
Pro 3.

Pros and Cons of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S has a Super AMOLED, high-resolution screen that supports
2560x1600 pixels at a relatively higher pixel density. It is also lighter than the Pro 3,
weighing just 467g. It also has a more powerful camera lens.

The Galaxy Tab S has only 32GB internal storage, with maximum expansion up to 128GB. It is nothing compared to the maximum storage capability of 512GB in the Surface Pro 3. The CPU may be more powerful than the Surface Pro 3 i3 version, but it again lacks when up against the Surface Pro 3 i7 version.

Pros and Cons of the Surface Pro 3

The Surface Pro 3 has a larger 12-inch display, more RAM and more storage capacity. It has a more powerful secondary camera, and more powerful processors. It is available in different CPU configurations - i3, i5 and i7, with the higher end model reaching performance levels of up to 3.3GHz.

Despite having a larger display, the Surface Pro 3 doesn't offer the vivid quality of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Its pixel density of 216 ppi and IPS LCD screen doesn't compare against the Galaxy Tab S's 288 ppi and Super AMOLED screen. The primary camera has a 5-MP lens, while the Tab S has an 8-MP primary camera.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S is available in two sizes - 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch. It features a Super
AMOLED display that supports 2560x1600 pixels at 288 ppi. It has an 8-MP primary camera
and a 2.1-MP front-facing camera. It runs on an 8-Core, 1.9-GHz CPU and 3GB RAM. The
Galaxy Tab S has 32GB internal storage with expansion up to 128GB using microSD card. It is powered by Android KitKat.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 runs on Windows 8.1 Pro and Intel Haswell low-power dual-core
CPU. Users can choose between the base model powered by i3 and the top model that runs on a 3.3-GHz i7 CPU. Other features of the Surface Pro 3 include up to 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, a 12-inch display and two 5-MP cameras, one each on the front and rear.

Talking Points

The larger, heavier and more powerful Surface Pro 3 is for those who want to do more with their tablet, but the price tag is quite hefty.

Prices

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S starts from around $564 on Amazon. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 has been priced between $799 and $1949.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S weighs almost half as the Surface Pro 3, but the extra weight in the Pro 3 carries more power. If you really need the extra functionality, go with the Pro 3, otherwise the Tab S will do just fine.