So you’ve narrowed down your search for a new laptop or tablet, to two possibilities. The APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro and the ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″. 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″

APPLE 12.9

APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro
ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3

ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″
Brand

Apple

Asus

Key Features
  • iOS
  • 264 pixels per inch
  • Apple A9X Processor
  • Over 1 million apps available from the App Store
  • Touch ID fingerprint sensor
  • Style: Premium design with powerful processing
  • Windows 10
  • Intel¬ Core‹¢ m3-6Y30 Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 128 GB SSD
  • Laptop and tablet functionality
  • Colour

    Space Grey

    Grey

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Type

    iPad Pro

    2 in 1

    Operating System

    iOS 9

    Windows 10 (64-bit)

    Processor

    Apple A9X Processor

    – Intel¬ Core‹¢ m3-6Y30 Processor – Dual-core – 0.9 GHz / 2.2 GHz with TurboBoost – 4 MB cache

    Memory – RAM

    N/A

    8 GB

    Storage

    32 GB

    128 GB SSD

    Touchscreen

    Multi-point touchscreen

    10-point multitouch screen

    Screen Size

    12.9″

    13.3″

    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 4.1

    USB Connections

    No

    – USB-C x 1 – USB 3.0 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

    SonicMaster

    Camera

    – 8 MP camera – FaceTime HD webcam

    Integrated HD webcam

    Microphone

    Yes

    Yes

    Battery Type

    N/A

    3-cell Lithium-ion

    Battery Life

    Up to 12 hours

    Up to 12 hours

    Screen Pixels Per Inch

    264 ppi

    N/A

    Screen Features

    N/A

    LED backlighting

    Security Features

    Touch ID

    #NAME?

    Disc Drive

    N/A

    No

    Mouse or Trackpad

    N/A

    Smart Gesture

    Keyboard

    N/A

    Island-style keyboard

    Software Included

    N/A

    * Full version of Microsoft Office not included
    * Full version of anti-virus / internet security not included
    – ASUS Splendid
    – ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent

    Weight

    1.57 kg

    1.3 kg

    Dimensions

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

    14 x 323 x 220 mm (H x W x D)

    In the Box

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

    – ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ 2 in 1
    – Power adapter
    – User guide

    Price

    £729

    £599.99

    Number of Reviews

    246

    16

    Review Score

    9.5

    7.8

    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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ has – Intel¬ Core‹¢ m3-6Y30 Processor – Dual-core – 0.9 GHz / 2.2 GHz with TurboBoost – 4 MB cache. Then onto the Random Access Memory RAM, the APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro benefits from N/A vs the ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ which boasts 8 GB 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ which has 128 GB SSD. 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ has Up to 12 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ has a LED screen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 on its 13.3″.

    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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ include – USB-C x 1 – USB 3.0 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. ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″, what camera is included? Integrated 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ or APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro then just use the green buttons. Our search today found the ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ for £599.99 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ 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 ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ Scores 7.8 out of 10 based on 16 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 Asus 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

    ASUS ZenBook Flip UX360CA 13.3″ Video

    APPLE 12.9″ iPad Pro

    9.5 stars –
    based on 246 reviews
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