Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
Blackview
55 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-82140 2026, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
Microsoft
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
88 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this Blackview tablet, praising its excellent value for money, bright display, and stable performance even with heavy use like gaming. The included case and screen protector are appreciated extras. A few minor issues were noted, such as a boot-up quirk and average sound quality, but responsive customer support quickly resolved any problems.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Bright and crisp display
- Stable performance even with heavy use
- Includes case and screen protector
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Minor boot-up quirk in vertical position
- Average sound quality
- Parental control app issue (being fixed)
Value for money 3
Display quality 3
Performance 3
Customer support 2
Included accessories 3
Sound quality 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-82140 2026, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-82140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.2 GHz | — |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 12" |
| Resolution | — | 2196 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.95 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average feature (28th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-82140 2026, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-82140
Scores 60 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.