Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 Platinum 2025
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 is praised for its speed, reliability, and rugged build, making it ideal for outdoor and marine use. Users appreciate the expandable storage and improved GPS, but some are disappointed by limited app compatibility and the lack of phone call capability. The green color is also noted as hard to spot in the woods.
Pros
- Fast and reliable performance
- Rugged and durable build
- Expandable storage via SD card
- Improved GPS accuracy
- Good for outdoor and marine use
Cons
- Cannot make phone calls
- Limited app compatibility
- Green color hard to spot in woods
- No ANT+ connectivity
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12" EP2-33671 | Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | X1★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12" | 8" |
| Resolution | 2196 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Battery | 38 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 14 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Dark Green 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
