This table is for artists looking for a portable drawing device.
Main thing to note is the OS, because that will determine the software you can run on it. The OS will also determine productivity. And it will come in the form of file management. How fast can you attach a picture or two to an email? Upload an artwork to DeviantArt or even your own blog? What do you do for work? Or will you just be using the tablet more for leisure?
| Model | Apple iPad Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 3 | Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 22 x 0.69 cm / 12 x 8.69 x 0.27 in | 29 x 20.1 x 0.91 cm / 11.5 x 7.93 x 0.36 in | 37.4 x 24.8 x 1.5 cm / 14.7 x 9.8 x 0.6 in | 29.5 x 20.4 x 0.795 cm / 11.64 x 8 x 0.31 in |
| Weight | 713 g / 1.59 lbs | 800 g / 1.76 lbs | 1.7 kg / 3.75 lbs | 750g / 1.65lbs |
| Resolution | 2732 x 2048 | 2160 x 1440, IPS | 2560 x 1440, IPS | 2560 x 1600, WQXGA TFT |
| OS | iOS | Windows | Windows | Android |
| Processor | A9X | Intel Core i3 to i7 (1.5 - 3.3 GHz) | Intel Core i3 to i7 (1.7 - 3.1 GHz) | 1.3 - 1.9Ghz octa-core, 2.3Ghz quad core |
| RAM | ??? | 4 - 8 GB | 4 - 16 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 32 or 128 GB flash memory | 64 - 512 GB SSD | 64 - 512 GB SSD | 32 - 64 GB flash memory |
| Removable storage | None | MicroSD | SDHC, MicroSD | MicroSD |
| USB port | None | One | Three | None |
| Stylus | Optional Apple Pencil (USD $100) with pressure and tilt sensitivity | N-trig stylus with 256 levels of pressure | Wacom stylus with 2048 pressure & tilt sensitivity | S Pen with 1024 pressure |
| Wireless | WiFi + Cellular | WiFi | WiFi | WiFi + Cellular |
| Camera | 8MP | 5MP front, 5MP back | 2MP front, 8MP back | 2MP front, 8MP back |
| Battery life | 10 hrs | 9 hrs | 4.5 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Retail Price | USD $799 - $1079 | $799 - $1949 | $1299 - $2499 | $650 - $750 |