Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" 2020, Snapdragon 865 Plus, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Black
Samsung
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" 2020, Snapdragon 865 Plus, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Black
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is widely praised for its vibrant 120Hz display, long battery life, and seamless performance, especially for media consumption and note-taking with the S Pen. Most users found the renewed units in excellent condition and consider it great value for money. However, a few buyers reported issues with the S Pen Bluetooth connectivity or missing accessories, and one had a very negative experience with a defective unit.
Pros
- Vibrant 120Hz display
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Excellent S Pen experience
- Smooth performance
Cons
- S Pen Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Missing accessories (charger, S Pen tips)
- Minor cosmetic blemishes on renewed units
- No more software updates
- Generic charger included
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Value for money 5
S pen experience 5
Performance 3
Condition of renewed units 6
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Core i5★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | Integrated★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | S-Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" 2020, Snapdragon 865 Plus, 6GB, 128GB, Cellular, Black
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sharpness (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 24 specs.