Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
GPD Win Mini 2024 7", Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 2TB, Black
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
GPD Win Mini 2024 7", Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 2TB, Black
The GPD Win 4 is praised for its solid performance in emulation, visual novels, and AAA games like Overwatch 2 and Cyberpunk, with good battery life and a decent 1080p touchscreen. However, a critical verified review reports a faulty right trigger that disables the left analog stick, a known issue that makes the $1800 device unusable for that unit. Most users are satisfied, but the controller defect and awkward ergonomics without grips are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Great for emulation and visual novels
- Solid performance in AAA games
- Good battery life (3-4 hours)
- Decent 1080p touchscreen
- Easy Windows setup
Cons
- Faulty right trigger disables left stick
- Awkward ergonomics without grips
- Small screen for some users
- Fan runs loud during long sessions
- High price ($1800) with defects
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | GPD Win Mini 2024 7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | — |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
GPD Win Mini 2024 7", Ryzen 7 8840U, 32GB, 2TB, Black
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.