Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
Samsung
68 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is praised for its speed, reliability, and rugged build, making it ideal for outdoor and marine use. Users appreciate the expandable storage and improved GPS, but some are disappointed by limited app compatibility and the lack of phone call capability. The green color is also noted as hard to spot in the woods.
Pros
- Fast and reliable performance
- Rugged and durable build
- Expandable storage via SD card
- Improved GPS accuracy
- Good for outdoor and marine use
Cons
- Cannot make phone calls
- Limited app compatibility
- Green color hard to spot in woods
- No ANT+ connectivity
Performance 4
Build quality 3
Expandable storage 2
Gps accuracy 2
App compatibility 2
Phone call capability 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 1380 | 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 | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
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 15 of 27 specs.