Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" X200 Gray 2022
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" X200 Gray 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is praised for its excellent battery life, good sunlight readability, and included protective case, making it ideal for productivity, web browsing, and use as a wall panel. Users note it is slower than high-end tablets like the Tab S7 but perfectly adequate for basic tasks. Some refurbished units have minor issues like slow boot-up or heating, but overall it offers great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sunlight readability
- Included protective case
- Great value for money
- Perfect for wall panel/kiosk use
Cons
- Slower than high-end tablets
- Slow boot/start-up time
- Heats up during use
- Refurbished price slightly high for some
- Occasional app freezing after screen lock
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" X200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 2 GHz |
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1200 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.77 kg |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" X200 Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.