Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
Samsung
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is generally well-received for its speed, durability, and rugged design, making it a solid choice for work or kids. However, users note inconsistent accessories with refurbished units, outdated software requiring many updates, and mediocre battery life of 4-5 hours. A few mention software quirks like browser resets and note deletion, while call functionality is limited to internet-based apps.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Durable and rugged design
- Easy setup
- Supports multiple user accounts
- Dual SIM capability
Cons
- Inconsistent accessories with refurbished units
- Outdated software requiring many updates
- Mediocre battery life (4-5 hours)
- Software bug: browser resets to Samsung Internet
- Software bug: deletes notes
Performance 4
Durability 4
Battery life 2
Software updates 2
Accessories inconsistency 2
Call functionality 2
Scores
Entertainment
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Student
Art Design
Productivity
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | — |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1280 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 10 |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" Active3 Black 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.