Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 13-inch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning display, blazing speed, and excellent battery life. Users upgrading from older models are particularly impressed, though some note that recent iPad owners may not need the upgrade. A few reviews mention the product hasn't been received yet, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Stunning display quality
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great for productivity and gaming
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Minor upgrade for recent iPad owners
- Some users haven't received product yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is generally well-received for its speed, durability, and rugged design, making it a solid choice for work or kids. However, users note inconsistent accessories with refurbished units, outdated software requiring many updates, and mediocre battery life of 4-5 hours. A few mention software quirks like browser resets and note deletion, while call functionality is limited to internet-based apps.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Durable and rugged design
- Easy setup
- Supports multiple user accounts
- Dual SIM capability
Cons
- Inconsistent accessories with refurbished units
- Outdated software requiring many updates
- Mediocre battery life (4-5 hours)
- Software bug: browser resets to Samsung Internet
- Software bug: deletes notes
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | — |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 1280 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.