Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is widely praised for its vibrant display, fast performance, and seamless integration with Samsung phones. Users appreciate the included S-Pen and AI features, though some note the pen's magnets are weak and the tip is fragile. Battery life receives mixed feedback, with some users needing daily charges while others get a week. A few complaints mention bloatware and the lack of a headphone jack.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED display
- Fast performance
- Seamless Samsung phone integration
- Included S-Pen with AI features
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak S-Pen magnets
- Fragile S-Pen tip
- Bloatware and background apps
- No headphone jack
- Mixed battery life
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
The single verified review describes the refurbished tablet as being in near mint condition and even includes an unlisted LTE modem, exceeding expectations. The Q&A confirms it comes with a charger and is unlocked for 4G LTE, though compatibility with specific US carriers like Verizon is not fully addressed. Overall, the limited feedback is very positive, but the sample size is too small to draw broad conclusions.
Pros
- Near mint condition
- Unlisted LTE modem included
- Exceeds expectations
- Comes with charger
- Unlocked for 4G LTE
Cons
- Limited sample size
- Unclear Verizon compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | — |
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.8" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | AMOLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 162 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| OS | Android | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 22 specs.