Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 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
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2024
The Kindle Fire 8 inch tablet is highly praised for its value, especially the "Like New" condition which arrives without scratches and works perfectly. Users enjoy reading, watching videos, and using apps, with a clear screen and fast charging. A few minor issues include a non-functional charging cube and a clunky Silk browser, but overall it is a great bargain for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Crystal clear screen
- Fast charging
- Lightweight and portable
- Expandable storage via SD card
Cons
- Defective charging cube in some units
- Clunky Silk browser
- Limited storage for games and videos without SD card
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Amazon Fire HD 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | — |
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| 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 | 0.34 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Fire OS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Amazon Fire HD 8 Black 2024
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (26th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.