Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
The Surface Pro 11 impresses with its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and strong performance, especially the 5G model. Battery life is generally good, often hitting 10-11 hours, though some users report less than the claimed 14 hours. The Snapdragon ARM processor raises compatibility concerns with certain software, and a few users had early defective units. Overall, it is a powerful and portable 2-in-1 for work, school, and entertainment.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display quality
- Great 5G connectivity for travel
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Strong performance for multitasking
- Good battery life (10-11 hours)
Cons
- Battery life below advertised 14 hours
- Snapdragon ARM app compatibility issues
- OLED screen door effect from digitizer
- Some units had early defects
- Flex Keyboard is expensive ($288)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung tablet, praising its speed, vibrant display, and lightweight design. Many highlight its seamless integration with other Samsung devices and the value of open-box purchases. The tablet is described as exceeding expectations and being worth the upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Vibrant display
- Lightweight design
- Seamless integration with Samsung devices
- Great value for open-box purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| GPU | X1★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | OLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.69 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.