Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is widely praised for its vibrant display, fast performance, and seamless integration with Samsung phones. Users appreciate the included S-Pen and AI features, though some note the pen's magnets are weak and the tip is fragile. Battery life receives mixed feedback, with some users needing daily charges while others get a week. A few complaints mention bloatware and the lack of a headphone jack.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED display
- Fast performance
- Seamless Samsung phone integration
- Included S-Pen with AI features
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak S-Pen magnets
- Fragile S-Pen tip
- Bloatware and background apps
- No headphone jack
- Mixed battery life
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its portability, battery life, and value for money, especially for work on the go. However, several verified buyers report receiving units with cosmetic damage, missing accessories like the keyboard, or software issues such as incorrect Windows installation and school-locked devices. Charging via USB-C is also a point of confusion, as it does not work despite some descriptions claiming otherwise.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good battery life (4-8+ hours)
- Great value for money
- Excellent condition (many units)
- Comes with free case (some)
Cons
- USB-C charging not functional
- Cosmetic damage on some units
- Missing keyboard/accessories
- Software issues (Windows install)
- School-locked devices
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | 1.7 GHz pentium |
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| GPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR4★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | AMOLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 162 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| OS | Android | Windows 10 Home in S Mode |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.