Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 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" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is generally well-liked as a budget-friendly tablet, especially for use as a wall-mounted home assistant panel or for basic tasks like web browsing and media consumption. Users praise its performance for the price, good battery life, and ease of rooting, though some note a slow boot-up and occasional lag. However, a few negative reviews highlight severe screen delay and poor battery life, suggesting quality may vary, particularly with refurbished units.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good battery life
- Perfect size for wall panel
- Easy to root
- Decent performance for basic tasks
Cons
- Slow boot-up
- Occasional lag
- Screen delay issues
- Poor battery life in some units
- Heating issues
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | 2 GHz |
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.