Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Aheadlink 7" Q8PRO Black
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
Aheadlink 7" Q8PRO Black
This budget tablet gets mixed reviews. Some users find it adequate for simple tasks like reading ebooks or monitoring vehicle data via Bluetooth, praising its parental controls and included accessories. However, many complain about severe lag, poor battery life (as low as 4 hours), a slow unresponsive screen, and the limited Android Go operating system. It is widely seen as barely functional for anything beyond very basic use.
Pros
- Good parental controls
- Useful for basic tasks like reading ebooks
- Comes with cover and screen protector
- Affordable price
- Works with Bluetooth OBD2 for vehicle monitoring
Cons
- Severe lag and slow performance
- Very poor battery life (as low as 4 hours)
- Slow and unresponsive screen
- Limited Android Go operating system
- No charger included
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Aheadlink 7" Q8PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 1.8 GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 7" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1024 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
Aheadlink 7" Q8PRO Black
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.