Google’s Pixel Slate is the company’s first Chrome OS tablet, it will be released sometime in 2018. Like its competitors it doesn’t come with a keyboard included. Price wise it is the cheapest (when compared to Surface Pro 6 and iPad Pro).
Here is the comparative chart among three:
Category | Google Pixel Slate | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 | Apple iPad Pro |
---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $599 | $899 | $649 (10.5-inch), $799 (12.9-inch) |
OS | Chrome OS | Windows 10 | iOS 12 |
Display | 12 inches (3000 x 2000) | 12.3 inches (2736 x 1824) | 10.5 inches (2224 x 1668,) 12.9 inches (2732 x 2048) |
Processor | 8th Gen Intel Celeron, Core m3, i5, or i7 | 8th Gen Intel Core i5 or i7 | A10X Fusion |
RAM | 4, 6, 8GB | 8, 16GB | 4GB |
Storage | 32, 64, 128, 256GB | 128, 256, 512GB, 1TB | 64, 256, 512GB |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth |
Ports | Two USB-C ports, keyboard connector | Mini DisplayPort, Surface Connector, microSD slot, one USB-A port, headphone jack | Lightning port, Smart connector, headphone jack |
Cameras | Front: 8MP Rear: 8MP | Front: 5MP Rear: 8MP | Front: 7MP Rear: 12MP |
Battery life | Up to 13.5 hours | Up to 13.5 hours | Up to 10 hours |
Weight | Starts at 721g | Starts at 775g | 469g (10.5-inch), 677g (12.9-inch) |
Dimensions (mm) | 290.9 x 202 x 7 | 292 x 201 x 8.5 | 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 (10.5-inch), 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 (12.9-inch) |
Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | Windows Hello | Touch ID |
Includes keyboard? | No (Slate Keyboard costs $199) | No (Surface Touch Cover Keyboard costs $159) | No (Smart Keyboard costs $159) |
Includes stylus? | No (Pixelbook Pen costs $99) | No (Surface Pen costs $99) | No (Apple Pencil costs $99) |
courtesy: The verge