Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
Samsung
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
45 out of 100 high confidence 521 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its large, smooth display, good battery life, and affordable price, making it a solid choice for basic tasks like streaming and reading. However, a significant number of reviews report severe issues with the charging port failing within months, slow performance, and a frustratingly slow charging speed. The device seems to work well for light use but has reliability concerns that make it a risky purchase.
Pros
- Large smooth display
- Good battery life
- Affordable price
- Expandable storage via microSD
- Decent speakers with Dolby Atmos
Cons
- Charging port fails within months
- Slow performance and lag
- Very slow charging speed
- Battery drains quickly or won't charge
- Screen freezes or has yellow tint
Charging port issues 12
Performance speed 15
Battery life 10
Display quality 8
Value for money 10
Build quality 6
Scores
Entertainment
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Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 480 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Crayo-Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 13 |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" A9+ Graphite 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.