Microsoft Office download vs. product key card???

Hello,
I just purchased a Surface Pro 3 and would like to add Microsoft Office software on to it; but, I do not know the difference between the download version and the product key card version.
Can someone please enlighten me?
Thanks!

I'm not sure if you are allowed to sell the key card... I'm pretty sure you can't either way. You may want to talk with your local bestbuy about that one.
office 365 is a subscription based one that i used more on tablets and such than anything else. I personally don't suggest it unless you have no other option. Home and Business has like outlook on it and such, the student version does NOT have outlook.
It can vary by your likes but I personally for the most part have gone all digital so I would always suggest digital downloads. I already buy all of my games digital.
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