Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
Samsung
37 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
71 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, gaming capability, and value for money. However, one verified buyer reported a serious issue with Factory Reset Protection, indicating the device was not properly reset before resale. Another user noted a language setting quirk where updates reverted to India English, but this was easily corrected. Overall, the tablet functions well for Wi-Fi use and supports expandable storage via SD card.
Pros
- Great performance for gaming
- Excellent value for money
- Expandable storage up to 1 TB
- Works well with Wi-Fi
- Easy data transfer from Samsung phone
Cons
- Factory Reset Protection issue on renewed unit
- Language setting reverts to India English after updates
- Multiple updates required initially
Performance 3
Value for money 2
Expandable storage 1
Setup issues 2
Language settings 1
Factory reset protection 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | X1 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.87 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" X218 Graphite 2024
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average feature (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 20 of 26 specs.