Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
Samsung
40 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
42 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The tablet receives mixed reviews: some users appreciate its functionality with T-Mobile data and text, build quality, and value for the price, while others face critical issues like inability to make calls, carrier locking beyond advertised compatibility, and a problematic return process where the seller charged a restocking fee claiming a different device was returned. A few customers also mention difficulties with setup due to SIM requirements. Overall, satisfaction depends heavily on individual experience with network and seller policies.
Pros
- T-Mobile cellular data & text
- Solid build quality
- Good value for price
- Helpful vendor support
- Exactly as described
Cons
- Cannot make phone calls
- Locked to T-Mobile network
- Requires SIM for setup
- Problematic return process
- Restocking fee charged on return
Carrier compatibility 5
Call functionality 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 2
Return process 2
Setup difficulty 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average feature (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 20240.007score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.002score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus 11" X218 Graphite 2024 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.
