Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 receives mixed reviews, with many praising its solid build, bright sunlight-readable screen, and good value for the price. However, a recurring and significant complaint is that refurbished units frequently arrive without the advertised rugged protective case and sometimes with a non-original S Pen, which undermines the ruggedness claims. Performance is generally good after updates, though some users note slow initial setup and bloatware issues.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Bright screen in sunlight
- Good value for price
- Removable battery
- Fingerprint lock capability
Cons
- Missing rugged case in refurbished units
- Non-original S Pen included
- Slow initial software update process
- Bloatware difficult to remove
- No quick-start guide included
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 2.7 GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.