Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" Certified Refurbished 7 Black 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" Certified Refurbished 7 Black 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is widely praised for its vibrant 120Hz display, long battery life, and seamless performance, especially for media consumption and note-taking with the S Pen. Most users found the renewed units in excellent condition and consider it great value for money. However, a few buyers reported issues with the S Pen Bluetooth connectivity or missing accessories, and one had a very negative experience with a defective unit.
Pros
- Vibrant 120Hz display
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Excellent S Pen experience
- Smooth performance
Cons
- S Pen Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Missing accessories (charger, S Pen tips)
- Minor cosmetic blemishes on renewed units
- No more software updates
- Generic charger included
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life. However, significant frustrations arise from the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with many applications and peripherals, along with some reports of hardware defects and a fragile screen. The device is praised for portability and speed, but potential buyers are strongly advised to verify software compatibility before purchasing.
Pros
- Sleek and elegant design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Fast and snappy performance
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
- Fragile screen prone to cracking
- Keyboard and pen sold separately
- Blue screen and stability problems
- Screen door effect on OLED model
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" Certified Refurbished 7 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 10 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11" Certified Refurbished 7 Black 2020
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.