Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
The single verified review describes the refurbished tablet as being in near mint condition and even includes an unlisted LTE modem, exceeding expectations. The Q&A confirms it comes with a charger and is unlocked for 4G LTE, though compatibility with specific US carriers like Verizon is not fully addressed. Overall, the limited feedback is very positive, but the sample size is too small to draw broad conclusions.
Pros
- Near mint condition
- Unlisted LTE modem included
- Exceeds expectations
- Comes with charger
- Unlocked for 4G LTE
Cons
- Limited sample size
- Unclear Verizon compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | — |
| Cores | 1 | 4★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 10.8" |
| Resolution | 2944 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Microsoft Surface 10.8" Surface 3 Silver 2015
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong storage (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 22 specs.