Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Tab S7 FE 12.4" T738U Mystic Black 2021
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 Tab S7 FE 12.4" T738U Mystic Black 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE receives mixed feedback. Many buyers praise its value for money, good resolution, and suitability for tasks like editing drone videos or running sheet music apps, especially when bought refurbished. However, several verified purchasers report serious issues: some units are carrier-locked (Verizon) or blacklisted, and one arrived defective. A common tip is to disable "Ram Plus" to avoid buffering during streaming.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good resolution and screen size
- Works well for drone video editing
- Runs sheet music apps smoothly
- Refurbished units come with full accessories
Cons
- Some units carrier-locked (Verizon)
- Some units blacklisted by carrier
- Defective unit received by one buyer
- Slows down with many apps open
- Buffering during streaming if Ram Plus enabled
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Tab S7 FE 12.4" T738U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 1.8 GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 11 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Tab S7 FE 12.4" T738U Mystic Black 2021
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.