Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
Samsung
30 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Value for money 5
Battery life 5
Performance 6
Screen quality 3
Build quality 3
Ease of rooting 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1200 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.51 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5" Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Silver 2022
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.