So you’ve narrowed down your search for a new laptop or tablet, to two possibilities. The APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro and the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″. Now for the toughest bit, deciding which one. There are many factors that can influence your decision. So we’ve rounded up all the key facts, figures and specs to help you make that all important decision. Once you’ve decided, simply click on the “find best price” button where our system will search over 30 retailers to find you the best possible price.

APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro vs HP 17-x062sa 17.3″

APPLE 12.9

APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro
HP 17-x062sa 17.3

HP 17-x062sa 17.3″
Brand

Apple

HP

Key Features
  • iOS
  • 264 pixels per inch
  • Apple A9X Processor
  • Over 1 million apps available from the App Store
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Create: Run the most demanding software at its best
  • Windows 10
  • Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 M440
  • Colour

    Space Grey

    Turbo silver

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Type

    iPad Pro

    Laptop

    Operating System

    iOS 9

    Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Processor

    Apple A9X Processor

    – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor – Dual-core – 2.3 GHz / 2.8 GHz (TurboBoost) – 3 MB cache

    Memory – RAM

    N/A

    8 GB DDR4

    Storage

    32 GB

    1 TB, 5400 rpm

    Touchscreen

    Multi-point touchscreen

    N/A

    Screen Size

    12.9″

    17.3″

    Screen Type

    Retina Display

    LED

    Screen Resolution

    2732 x 2048

    1920 x 1080

    Wireless Connection

    802.11 ac

    802.11 ac

    Ethernet Connection

    N/A

    10/100 Ethernet

    Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 4.2

    Bluetooth 4.2

    USB Connections

    No

    – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2

    Other Ports

    N/A

    N/A

    Video Interface

    No

    HDMI x 1

    Audio Interface

    3.5 mm jack

    3.5 mm jack

    Memory Card Reader

    No

    SD card reader

    Speakers

    Integrated stereo speakers x 4

    Integrated stereo speakers

    Sound

    N/A

    DTS Studio Sound

    Camera

    – 8 MP camera – FaceTime HD webcam

    Integrated HP TrueVision HD webcam

    Microphone

    Yes

    Yes

    Battery Type

    N/A

    4-cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life

    Up to 12 hours

    Up to 8 hours

    Screen Pixels Per Inch

    264 ppi

    N/A

    Screen Features

    N/A

    LED backlighting

    Security Features

    Touch ID

    Kensington security lock slot

    Disc Drive

    N/A

    DVD/RW

    Mouse or Trackpad

    N/A

    Multitouch trackpad

    Keyboard

    N/A

    Full-size island-style keyboard with numeric keypad

    Software Included

    N/A

    * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
    * Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included
    – CyberLink PowerDirector
    – Netflix

    Weight

    1.57 kg

    2.75 kg

    Dimensions

    305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9 mm (H x W x D)

    24.9 x 417 x 279 mm (H x W x D)

    In the Box

    – Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro
    – USB power adapter
    – Lightning to USB cable

    – HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ Laptop
    – AC power adapter
    – Quick start guide

    Price

    £729

    £699.99

    Number of Reviews

    246

    7

    Review Score

    9.5

    8.9

    Buy

    Laptop and Tablet buying guide

    Buying a laptop or a tablet is tough, there’s no doubt about it. Unless you’re in the IT services trade or a hardcore gamer some of the specs can get a little confusing, so the information below has been produced to help you understand what’s important when buying a laptop or tablet.

    Power and Speed

    Fairly high up on the priority list should be the power and the speed of the device. This comes down to a combination of the processor, and the memory (RAM) of the laptop or tablet. Amongst other factors but the two above are the most critical. The APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro has an Apple A9X Processor as its processor whereas the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ has – Intel¬ Core‹¢ i5-6200U Processor – Dual-core – 2.3 GHz / 2.8 GHz (TurboBoost) – 3 MB cache. Then onto the Random Access Memory RAM, the APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro benefits from N/A vs the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ which boasts 8 GB DDR4 RAM.

    Storage Capacity

    Storage capacity is of course important for storing all those documents, presentations, photos, videos and songs. APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro has a built in storage of 32 GB vs HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ which has 1 TB, 5400 rpm. To give you a rough guide, 32GB of storage equates to around 7,000 songs or 10,000 photos.

    Battery Life

    You’re buying a portable device, so it’s pretty clear that you want it to have a good battery life. Keep your eyes peeled when looking for a laptop or tablet as some boast much stronger performing batteries than others. APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro benefits from a battery life of Up to 12 hours before it will need charging. Whereas HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ has Up to 8 hours of battery between charges.

    Features

    Screen

    The screen on a laptop or tablet can make or break a deal for us at iCompareit. A good screen delivers clear, crisp picture and can handle strong colours. The screen on APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro is Retina Display and provides a resolution of 2732 x 2048 on its 12.9″ screen size. On the other hand HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ has a LED screen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 on its 17.3″.

    Connections

    Now our advice here will vary on this guide between laptop advice and tablet advice. You’re likely to have very different needs and requirements from a laptop than you will tablet for connections. The physical connections available on the APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro include No, No, 3.5 mm jack and No. The connections included on HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ include – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2, HDMI x 1, 3.5 mm jack and SD card reader.

    Camera and Microphone

    To some people a camera and microphone is an important feature for their device. Particularly as we’ve moved towards a trend of video calling over Skype. If you’re looking for a camera and microphone from your tablet or laptop then make sure you check out the features list before buying.APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro, what camera is included? – 8 MP camera – FaceTime HD webcam and is there a microphone? Yes. HP 17-x062sa 17.3″, what camera is included? Integrated HP TrueVision HD webcam and is there a microphone? Yes.

    Price

    Price is a deal maker or breaker for many of us. As much as we love the latest gadgets and technology, it often comes down to price and budget. Be sure to set yourself a budget and make sure you stick to it. It’s good to do this, or you end up getting carried away and spending much more than you can afford. To find the best price for the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ or APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro then just use the green buttons. Our search today found the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ for £699.99 and APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro for £729.

    Customer and Expert Reviews

    Customer reviews are like gold when it comes to consumer electronics. Forget about how good the manufacturer tells you it is, here it straight from a like-minded owner. APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro reviews and HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ reviews will really help you to make the decision. We’ve collated the reviews from many customers of Currys and review site Revoo and have found that the HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ Scores 8.9 out of 10 based on 7 reviews whereas APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro Scores 9.5 out of 10 based on 246 reviews. Our other important bit of advice is to only buy from a retailer that you know and trust. You’re in safe hands buying a brand like Apple or HP but we’ve advise you to also choose a reputable retailer. We only recommend retailers that we have personally used and can rely on.

    APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro video

    HP 17-x062sa 17.3″ Video

    APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro

    9.5 stars –
    based on 246 reviews
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