Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
Samsung
41 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
55 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 renewed tablet receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent cosmetic condition, vivid screen, and included S Pen, with several noting great customer service when issues arose. However, significant complaints include receiving a Verizon model with bloatware, battery charging problems, overheating, and missing accessories like the S Pen or manuals. Overall, satisfaction depends heavily on the unit received.
Pros
- Excellent cosmetic condition
- Vivid and bright screen
- Included S Pen and charger
- Good customer service
- Good value for price
Cons
- Verizon model with bloatware
- Battery charging issues
- Overheating problems
- Missing S Pen or accessories
- Slow processor in some units
Cosmetic condition 4
Battery life 3
Customer service 3
S pen functionality 5
Carrier variants 2
Overheating 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
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Art Design
Productivity
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1536 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11abg | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 6 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7" 3 9.7-Inch Black 2017
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.