Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
Samsung
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, display, and sound, with many users finding it a great value as a refurbished device. However, several verified reviews report serious issues like charging failure after a few months, poor battery life, and region-locked software on refurbished units. The mixed experiences mean it's a solid choice for light use if you get a good unit, but quality control and longevity are concerns.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great display and sound
- Good value for refurbished price
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Durable screen
Cons
- Charging port failure after months
- Poor battery life (3 hours streaming)
- Region-locked software on refurbished units
- Slow download speed when not fully charged
- Minor cosmetic damage on refurbished units
Build quality 5
Battery life 3
Charging issues 2
Display and sound 4
Refurbished quality 4
Performance 3
Scores
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Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Core i5★ | 1.8 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU* | Integrated | Qualcomm SDM865 Plus★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.4" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.