Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Violet 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 Rosa Gold 2022
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Violet 2025
The Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ PC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sleek design, portability, and strong performance for everyday tasks. Users praise the bright touchscreen, responsive keyboard, and long battery life, with many noting it as a great 2-in-1 for work and school. However, a few concerns include slower-than-expected boot times, overheating in some units, and the extra cost of accessories like the keyboard and pen. Overall, it's highly recommended for those seeking a reliable and versatile device.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Bright and sharp touchscreen
- Long battery life
- Versatile 2-in-1 functionality
Cons
- Slow boot times
- Overheating in some units
- Accessories sold separately
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Windows update issues
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 Rosa Gold 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is generally well-received as a budget-friendly tablet, especially for use as a wall-mounted home assistant panel, basic web browsing, and media consumption. Users praise its performance for these tasks, good battery life, and easy rootability, though some note it can be slow to boot and the screen is not top-tier. However, a few negative reviews highlight severe screen lag, poor battery life, and overall disappointment, suggesting quality may vary, particularly with refurbished units.
Pros
- Great for wall panel/kiosk use
- Good battery life
- Easy to root
- Good performance for basic tasks
- Beautiful screen
Cons
- Slow boot/start-up
- Screen delay/lag issues
- Poor battery life in some units
- Heating up during use
- Refurbished price considered high by some
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | ARM |
| Cores | 8★ | — |
| GPU | X1★ | Integrated Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2196 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery | 38 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Violet 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" 8 Rosa Gold 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Strong storage (66th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.