HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024

HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024

HOTWAV
67 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024

Microsoft
64 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024

88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The HOTWAV R7 rugged tablet is praised for its exceptional battery life, durability, and bright screen, making it ideal for outdoor use and rough handling. Users appreciate the value for money, with many noting it outperforms more expensive tablets in key areas. However, the placement of power and volume buttons on the short edge is a common frustration, and the tablet's weight can be cumbersome for some. Camera quality in low light is also a minor drawback.

Pros
  • Exceptional battery life
  • Rugged and durable build
  • Bright outdoor screen
  • Good value for money
  • Fast performance
Cons
  • Poor button placement on short edge
  • Heavy and bulky design
  • Low-light camera quality
  • Edge screen sensitivity issues
  • No home/back navigation buttons
👍 Battery life 7
👍 Durability 8
👎 Button placement 5
👎 Weight 6
👍 Value for money 5
👎 Camera quality 3

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024

30 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 has received mixed feedback, with several users reporting severe issues like blue screens during startup and compatibility problems with Snapdragon/ARM processors. While some appreciate its size, speed, and build quality, others find it glitchy, slower than expected, and problematic in tablet mode without a keyboard. Verified buyers have expressed frustration over returns policy and overall reliability.

Pros
  • Good size for travel
  • Fast replacement for older model
  • Decent price
  • Great looks
  • Quality build
Cons
  • Blue screen during startup
  • Compatibility issues with Snapdragon/ARM
  • Glitchy on-screen keyboard in tablet mode
  • Slower than expected performance
  • No return policy for PCs
👎 Stability issues 3
👎 Processor compatibility 4
👎 Tablet mode keyboard 1
🤔 Performance 2
👍 Size and portability 4
👎 Return policy 1

Scores

Art Design
HOTWAV
44
Microsoft
78
Productivity
HOTWAV
42
Microsoft
73
Entertainment
HOTWAV
55
Microsoft
73
Student
HOTWAV
55
Microsoft
66
Business
HOTWAV
57
Microsoft
64
Reading
HOTWAV
59
Microsoft
60

Specifications

HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 5600★Intel Core Ultra 5 238V
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,512
18,409
Cores88
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB32 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB512 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size10.1"13"
Resolution1280 px2880 px★
PanelIPS★LCD
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—2★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support—✓★
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
IP RatingIP68—
Physical
Weight1.44 kg0.87 kg★
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7 Orange 2024

  • Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: HOTWAV R7 10.1" HOTWAV R7

Scores 67 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment