Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Plus 5G vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Plus 5G 2024, Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite Black
Samsung
46 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Plus 5G 2024, Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite Black
57 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its ease of setup, good size, and SIM connectivity, a significant verified review warns it may not work with US carriers like AT&T and has compatibility issues with apps like Prime Video. Another verified user reports the tablet stopped charging after only six months, raising durability concerns.
Pros
- Easy setup and transfer
- Good size and quality
- SIM connectivity for data on the go
- Works well for work tasks
- Great gift for children
Cons
- Incompatible with US carriers like AT&T
- Prime Video and other apps may not work
- Charging port failed after 6 months
- Cannot transfer data from other Samsung devices
- Screen quality below standard
Ease of setup 2
Carrier compatibility 2
App compatibility 1
Build quality 2
Charging port durability 1
Data transfer 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Plus 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1200 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" 9+ Plus 5G 2024, Snapdragon 695 5G, 8GB, 128GB, Graphite Black
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sharpness (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.