{"id":12523,"date":"2020-06-17T11:50:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T06:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/?p=12523"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:32:24","slug":"the-ultimate-battle-of-laptop-successor-weblizar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-battle-of-laptop-successor-weblizar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Battle of Laptop Successor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the hottest topics when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/weblizar.com\/\">technology<\/a> is the cost of the device. However, that isn\u2019t always the case. Nowadays, with the advancement of tech, you may be wondering if you really need to buy a laptop with a top processor or if you should focus on a laptop successor.There are three main types of laptop successors that you can consider. If you have your mind made up and what you want is a laptop, then make sure to buy one at the best possible time. But, if you are willing to look at other options such as maybe buying a Chromebook, and iPad, or even a Surface Pro, then keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2>What is better for a laptop successor?<\/h2>\n<p>Here we are going to compare some of the most common types of laptop successor. Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.top10gadgets.shop\/best-gadgets-for-christmas\/\">best gadgets of 2020<\/a>, you are looking at something a bit more specific. Namely, we are going to compare the iPad Pro 12.9, The Microsoft Surface Pro X, and for the sake of argument, the Samsung Chromebook Plus LTE. Which is the better system?Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<h2>iPad Pro VS. Chromebook Vs. Surface Pro X<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to price, there is always going to be one device that is more expensive than another. Every technological piece is going to be out of someone\u2019s price range. So for the sake of argument, the average price for an iPad Pro is $1299, and the same can be said for the Surface Pro. The Samsung Chromebook is sitting around $600.If we were going to compare on price alone, then the Chromebook is a clear winner, but that isn\u2019t what we are doing here. We want to see which will succeed better. I-Pad Pro\u00a0has been a lot of debate regarding the iPad Pro being a suitable laptop replacement. However, it is widely agreed upon that it is definitely a tremendous supplementary device for the mobile individual.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Great Display<\/li>\n<li>Excellent Hardware<\/li>\n<li>USB-C port<\/li>\n<li>Large range of Apps<\/li>\n<li>Cons:<\/li>\n<li>Runs Mobile OS<\/li>\n<li>There isn\u2019t any support for a mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Surface Pro X Experience<\/strong><br \/>\nThe debate on the suitable laptop replacement comes along with the Surface as well. Though the Surface does have an inability to run x86-64-bit apps, which include video and photo editing apps. However, you can run full Windows 10 and get a rather authentic PC experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pros:<\/li>\n<li>Upgradeable SSD<\/li>\n<li>Gorgeous Design<\/li>\n<li>Can use with a mouse<\/li>\n<li>Has Two USB-C ports<\/li>\n<li>Cons:<\/li>\n<li>Performance is mediocre<\/li>\n<li>Lacks the ability to run high-end games and software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Samsung Chromebook<\/h3>\n<p>There is a large range of Chromebooks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/web-cart.com\">market<\/a>, and Samsung falls in the mid-range. This Chromebook can pretty much do everything that a laptop can do, but it can be sluggish when it comes to some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infigosoftware.in\/\">applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pros:<\/li>\n<li>Inexpensive<\/li>\n<li>Upgradeable Storage<\/li>\n<li>Two USB-C ports<\/li>\n<li>Can use a mouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t have the power for complex software<\/li>\n<li>not support Inking<\/li>\n<li>LTE not Supported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each device comes with its own set of specifications. Let\u2019s have a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 647px;\" width=\"733\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPad Pro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface ProX<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chromebook<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.9 Inch Liquid Retina<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.0 Pixel Sense<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.2 Inch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">256GB Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">256GB Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32GB Storage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not upgradeable<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgradable SSD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot upgrade to SSD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No storage expansion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No storage expansion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgradeable storage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has an optional keyboard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Had optional keyboard<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Pen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Pen<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NO<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two USB-C Ports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One USB-C Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two USB-C ports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial recognition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial Recognition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1299<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1299<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$600+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There is much debate as to what is absolutely necessary for whatever purpose you are going to want to use the device for daily. For example, do you really need LTE, and are you going to run high-end programs. However, for the sake of comparing the devices, it is essential that we use the same parameters, and that is that these devices are going to be used professionally.<\/p>\n<h3>Verdict<\/h3>\n<p>There is a lot to be said for each device and its capabilities to replace a laptop on a professional level or even a personal level. Sometimes it really depends on personal preference and what you consider essential. If the budget was the deciding factor, then the Chromebook wins out. It also looks and acts like a laptop would without all the added fluff that you find on a professional laptop.However, if you have a need to run high-end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infigosoftware.in\/\">software<\/a> like CAD or even high-end games, then you are going to want something that is going to be a bit more of a powerhouse with the ability to upgrade SSD. What that would turn out to be is the Surface ProX. Then there is the option of the iPad, which tends to run the middle ground between the two.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the hottest topics when it comes to technology is the cost of the device. However, that isn\u2019t always the case. 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