Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Lenovo Tab M9 9" M9-2023 Gray 2022
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
Lenovo Tab M9 9" M9-2023 Gray 2022
The Lenovo Tab M9 is generally well-received as a budget tablet, praised for its size, battery life, and value for money. Users find it ideal for reading, watching videos, and light browsing, with some noting it's a great alternative to Kindle Fire. However, one reviewer criticized the pre-installed bloatware and persistent notifications, which detracts from the otherwise positive experience.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Perfect size for reading
- Good battery life
- Responsive performance
- Good screen and Dolby sound
Cons
- Pre-installed bloatware
- Persistent notifications
- Price may increase over time
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Lenovo Tab M9 9" M9-2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | Octa-Core |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 9" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1340 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 12 |
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)
Lenovo Tab M9 9" M9-2023 Gray 2022
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average screen (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 23 specs.