Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 256GB, Gray
Samsung
74 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 256GB, Gray
78 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Galaxy Tab S11 receives mostly glowing reviews for its performance, display, and battery life, with users praising its speed, thinness, and S Pen feel. However, one detailed negative review highlights a serious hardware flaw with the S Pen digitizer causing dead zones and cursor offset, which is a significant concern for artists. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by this notable issue.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great display quality
- Long battery life
- Thin and light design
- Improved S Pen feel
Cons
- S Pen digitizer dead zones
- Cursor offset for artists
- Hardware flaw on naked device
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Battery life 2
S pen functionality 3
Design thinness 3
Value for money 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 16 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 256GB, Gray
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sharpness (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.