Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T727U Black 2019
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 10.5" T727U Black 2019
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its fast performance, beautiful display, and great value for streaming media. However, several verified reviews report serious issues: one unit arrived with a scratched screen, another had a critical charging defect, and a detailed account reveals a seller fraud where a Wi-Fi model was sold as a more expensive LTE version. While the majority of reviews are positive, the presence of these significant hardware and authenticity problems lowers the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display and graphics
- Great value for streaming media
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Dolby sound quality
Cons
- Scratched screen on arrival
- Charging defect (won't turn off)
- Seller fraud (Wi-Fi sold as LTE)
- No SIM slot on some units
- Glare on screen in sunlight
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T727U | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 1.7 GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 9 |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T727U Black 2019
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.