Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 9+ 11" Silver 2024
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 A9+ 9+ 11" Silver 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is generally well-received as a budget-friendly tablet with a great screen, good performance for everyday tasks, and solid value for the price. However, there are notable complaints about battery life, charging port durability, and occasional defects, with some users experiencing failures after a few months. Overall, it's a good choice for basic use, but potential buyers should be aware of the reported reliability issues.
Pros
- Great screen quality
- Good value for money
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Lightweight and portable
- Good battery life (in some cases)
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Charging port issues
- Occasional defects
- Not user-friendly for seniors
- Limited for graphic design
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 9+ 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 480 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 13 |
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 (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 9+ 11" Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 24 specs.