NERugged 8" M80J Gray 2024
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
NERugged 8" M80J Gray 2024
This rugged Windows tablet is praised for its durability, clean OS without bloatware, and good performance for field work. However, some users report battery issues in cold weather and a few minor design quirks like loose screw holes. Overall, it's a solid choice for those needing a tough device for outdoor or construction use.
Pros
- Durable and rugged design
- Clean Windows 11 Pro without bloatware
- Good performance for field tasks
- Removable and replaceable battery
- Sharp and bright display
Cons
- Battery drains quickly in cold weather
- Minor design flaws (loose screw holes)
- No stylus storage slot
- No built-in stand
- Slightly bulky and heavy
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
The Surface Pro 11 has received mixed feedback, with several users praising its size, weight, and performance, but others reporting serious issues like blue screens, glitchy behavior, and compatibility problems with Snapdragon processors. A few reviewers noted that not all software works with ARM processors, and one experienced repeated crashes requiring a reset. Overall, while some find it excellent, the negative experiences weigh heavily, especially given the high price.
Pros
- Compact size and weight
- Good performance
- Fast delivery
- Good build quality
Cons
- Blue screen crashes
- Snapdragon compatibility issues
- Glitchy behavior
- Slow response in some cases
- High price
Scores
Specifications
| NERugged 8" M80J | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron N5100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 550 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP65 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.82 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
NERugged 8" M80J Gray 2024
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.
