Not to be outdone on the subject of 2-in-1s today, ASUS has announced a second 2-in-1 to complement the newly announced Transformer 3. Dubbed the Transformer 3 Pro, this portable is a more direct competitor to Microsoft’s popular Surface Pro lineup.
| ASUS Transformer 3 Series | ||||||
| Transformer 3 | Transformer 3 Pro | |||||
| Processor | Core M? (Kaby Lake) | Core i5/Core i7 (Skylake) | ||||
| Memory | Up To 8GB LPDDR3 | Up To 16GB LPDDR3 | ||||
| Display | 12.6" 2880x1920 | |||||
| Storage | Up To 512GB | Up To 1TB, PCIe x4 | ||||
| Connectivity | USB Type-C, 3.1 Gen 2 w/Thunderbolt 3 HDMI USB 3.0 MicroSD 3.5mm Audio Jack |
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| Dimensions | 299 x 210 x 8.35 mm | |||||
| Pricing | Starting At $799 | Starting At $999 | ||||
Although the standard Transformer 3 is not necessary a budget option, of the two Transformers it is the cheaper one, utilizing what’s likely a Core M processor and having all-around weaker specifications. However for users that need more processing power (Core i5/i7), more storage (Up to 1TB, PCIe), and more RAM (up to 16GB), the Pro offers all of this in the same form factor. The Transformer 3 Pro also brings over the rest of the feature set offered by the base Transformer 3, including a USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and a 12.6" 2880x1920 screen.
The higher specifications – particularly the use of an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor – puts it in direct competition with Microsoft’s Surface Pro. And at 8.35mm thick, I’m curious how the cooling system on the Pro compares to what Microsoft has done, as putting a 15W CPU in such a thin form factor is by no means an easy feat.
Finally, like its Core M based sibling, ASUS has not yet announced a shipping date for the Transformer 3 Pro. But a starting price has been announced, with the Pro starting at $999.
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