How Apple’s new iPad Pro compares to Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3

WATCH ABOVE: Apple has unveiled a slew of new products, including a brand new tablet. Nicole Bogart reports.

First there was the iPad, then the iPad Air, followed by the iPad Mini – but now Apple is taking its tablet to new heights with the iPad Pro.

The new device is the largest, most powerful tablet the company has ever created, with a screen measuring 12.9 inches diagonally and full-sized software keyboard for more capable typing. The device includes Apple’s new A9X chip, which promises more powerful computing power, and a 10-hour battery life.

The iPad Pro will also get its own line of accessories, including the Apple Pencil (US$99) that will allow users to draw and write on the screen, and the Smart Keyboard cover (US$169), which folds out to reveal a full keyboard.

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Of course, Apple’s latest tablet drew immediate comparisons to Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 tablet, which had its own fold-out keyboard long before the iPad.

The Surface Pro 3, released in June 2014, received high ratings from tech reviewers for its two-in-one features and its upgraded keyboard.

So how do the two compare? Below we’ve put together a comparison of some of the main tech specs – however, keep in mind Microsoft is widely expected to release a Surface Pro 4 sometime this fall, which may increase competition between the two.