Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
Lenovo
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
78 out of 100 high confidence 68 reviews
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is generally well-received for its value, large display, and solid performance for productivity and media consumption. Users praise the included stylus, PC mode, and battery life, but significant frustrations exist around the requirement for a specific Lenovo charger and the weight of the device. Software update policy and a few reports of bugs and streaming issues are also noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Large 12.7-inch display
- Excellent value for money
- Included stylus with smooth writing
- Good battery life
- Fast performance and snappy processor
Cons
- Requires specific Lenovo 65W PD charger
- Heavy and less portable
- Only 2 major Android updates
- Software bugs and glitches
- Bluetooth connectivity issues with audio devices
Value for money 28
Display quality 22
Stylus experience 19
Battery life 15
Charging requirements 12
Device weight 11
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U★ | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics★ | Integrated ARM G615 MC5 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | — | 2944 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition) | Lenovo Tab Pen Plus |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.88 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 14 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum0.001score per dollar
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Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey0.011score per dollar
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro 12.7" TB373FU 2024, MediaTek Dimensity 8300, 8GB, 128GB, Luna Grey offers 11.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821
Scores 75 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.
