Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
Samsung
49 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Black 2020
62 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Missing case 6
S pen quality 4
Build quality 5
Screen brightness 3
Value for money 4
Software updates 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.7 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1200 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 10 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.