HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G 11" R9 Ultra 5G Black 2025
HOTWAV
63 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G 11" R9 Ultra 5G Black 2025
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This rugged tablet earns praise for its durable build, long battery life, and large storage, with users highlighting its waterproof and shockproof design. However, complaints about incomplete assembly, a tiny instruction booklet, and the lack of a stylus holder temper the enthusiasm. The heavy weight is a common trade-off noted by both satisfied and dissatisfied reviewers.
Pros
- Durable and rugged build
- Long battery life (2-4 days)
- Large storage with expansion
- Waterproof and shockproof design
- Good screen quality and 120Hz refresh rate
Cons
- Heavy and awkward to hold
- No stylus storage
- Incomplete assembly out of box
- Tiny instruction booklet with gray ink
- Requires Google login for setup
Build quality 4
Battery life 3
Weight 4
Stylus storage 2
Assembly and setup 2
Screen quality 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G 11" R9 Ultra 5G | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.3 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Stylus Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.07 kg | 0.87 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 15 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G 11" R9 Ultra 5G Black 2025
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.