Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" A8 Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" A8 Silver 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is widely praised as a budget-friendly tablet for streaming, reading, and everyday tasks, with many users highlighting its vibrant display, good battery life, and seamless integration with other Samsung devices. However, some reviewers report sluggish performance, occasional charging issues, and a lack of S Pen support, which tempers overall enthusiasm. Despite these drawbacks, most agree it offers excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Vibrant display
- Good battery life
- Seamless Samsung ecosystem integration
- Fast performance for streaming
Cons
- Slow performance at times
- Occasional charging issues
- No S Pen support
- Limited RAM (4GB)
- Boot-up takes long
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | AMD Ryzen 3 1200★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Integrated Graphics |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Mazepoly 2 in 1 Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 11 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" A8 Silver 2022
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.