Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 10.5” Pink Gold 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" 8 10.5” Pink Gold 2022
The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Android Tablet receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its seamless connectivity with Samsung phones, excellent battery life, expandable storage, and good performance for media consumption and light productivity. Common criticisms include the lack of cellular connectivity, difficulty setting up child profiles, and the tablet being slightly heavy for prolonged use.
Pros
- Seamless connectivity with Samsung phones
- Excellent battery life
- Expandable storage via microSD
- Good performance for media and productivity
- Clear and smooth display
Cons
- No cellular connectivity
- Difficult to set up child profiles
- Heavy for prolonged use
- No automatic brightness adjustment
- Screen could be brighter
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 10.5” | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | eMMC |
| 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★ | — |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 10.5” Pink Gold 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.