Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Platinum 2025
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Platinum 2025
The Microsoft Surface Pro 12 is widely praised for its sleek design, portability, and smooth performance, making it a favorite among students, photographers, and professionals. Users love the vibrant touchscreen, fast processor, and the versatility of switching between tablet and laptop modes. However, some report issues with battery life not meeting expectations, occasional overheating, and slow boot times. Accessories like the keyboard and pen are sold separately, which can increase the overall cost.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant touchscreen display
- Fast and responsive performance
- Versatile 2-in-1 functionality
- Good battery life for most users
Cons
- Battery life shorter than advertised
- Occasional overheating issues
- Slow boot and update times
- Accessories sold separately increase cost
- Some units had defects requiring return
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this Blackview tablet, praising its excellent value for money, bright display, and stable performance even with heavy use like gaming. The included case and screen protector are appreciated extras. A few minor issues were noted, such as a boot-up quirk and average sound quality, but responsive customer support quickly resolved any problems.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Bright and crisp display
- Stable performance even with heavy use
- Includes case and screen protector
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Minor boot-up quirk in vertical position
- Average sound quality
- Parental control app issue (being fixed)
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 | Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | X1★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | 2196 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Battery | 38 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Platinum 2025
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average feature (27th percentile)
Pricing
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 Gray 2025 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
