Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum

Microsoft
76 Overall Score
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Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 2024, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB, 512GB, Green

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 2024, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB, 512GB, Green

Xiaomi
74 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum

82 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews

The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 refurbished unit is widely praised for its excellent condition, performance, and value. Users appreciate the included keyboard and pen, fast processor, and great screen quality, though some note poor battery life and a flimsy keyboard. A few buyers experienced issues with receiving wrong items or defective chargers, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • Excellent condition like new
  • Fast processor performance
  • Great screen quality
  • Included keyboard and pen
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Poor battery life (4-6 hours)
  • Flimsy keyboard feel
  • Charger sometimes defective
  • Risk of receiving wrong item
  • Gets hot during use
🤔 Battery life 6
👍 Build quality 8
👍 Value for money 5
👎 Keyboard quality 3
👍 Performance 7
👎 Shipping and returns 3

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 2024, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB, 512GB, Green

85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its fast performance, excellent screen quality, and rapid charging. A few users mention minor issues like a discrepancy in the advertised 144Hz refresh rate and a delivery delay, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent screen quality
  • Rapid charging
  • Smooth and fluid operation
  • Good build quality
Cons
  • Advertised 144Hz not achieved
  • Delivery delay by Amazon
👍 Performance 6
👍 Screen quality 4
👍 Charging speed 3
👍 Build quality 2
👎 Refresh rate 1
👎 Delivery experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
78
Xiaomi
78
Student
Microsoft
78
Xiaomi
66
Productivity
Microsoft
77
Xiaomi
67
Art Design
Microsoft
76
Xiaomi
75
Business
Microsoft
69
Xiaomi
59
Reading
Microsoft
50
Xiaomi
66

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751
Processor
CPU1.1 GHz core_i7★3000 MHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,856
No data
Cores48★
GPUIris Xe Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
2,593
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★12 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4X★—
Storage256 GB512 GB★
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"11.2"
Resolution2880 px3200 px★
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz★
Brightness—800 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim Pen 2—
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.45 kg★
Battery52 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 HomeAndroid 14

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 2024, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12GB, 512GB, Green

  • Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" wins 10 specs while Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 wins 9.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessProductivity

Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 11.2" 62751 Better at:

Reading