Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" 2023, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 12GB, 256GB, Beige
Samsung
76 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" 2023, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 12GB, 256GB, Beige
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Owners are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung S9 tablet, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it's a great upgrade from older models and works flawlessly for daily use, gaming, and note-taking. The included S Pen and expandable storage are also appreciated. A few Q&A questions remain unanswered, but the reviews themselves are all five stars.
Pros
- Excellent display quality
- Fast performance
- Long battery life
- Included S Pen
- Expandable storage via microSD
Cons
- No headphone jack (unconfirmed)
- Q&A questions unanswered
Display quality 3
Performance speed 3
Battery life 3
S pen inclusion 2
Expandable storage 2
Value for money 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | SM8550 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Adreno 6xx series | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" 2023, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 12GB, 256GB, Beige
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.