Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
Most buyers are thrilled with the refurbished Surface Go 2, praising its speed, flawless operation, and excellent video and audio quality. However, a few experienced cosmetic issues like scratches and a degraded battery at 67% capacity with 566 cycles, which significantly dampened their satisfaction. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by concerns about refurbishment consistency.
Pros
- Fast OS loading and operation
- Excellent video quality
- Satisfactory audio quality
- Flawless performance (when in good condition)
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Battery degradation (67% capacity, 566 cycles)
- Cosmetic scratches and scuffs
- Sticky residue on device
- BitLocker and TPM disabled
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung tablet, praising its speed, vibrant display, and lightweight design. Many highlight its seamless integration with other Samsung devices and the value of open-box purchases. The tablet is described as exceeding expectations and being worth the upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Vibrant display
- Lightweight design
- Seamless integration with Samsung devices
- Great value for open-box purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core m3-8100Y★ | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | Integrated | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 14.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2960 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Dial | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| Battery | 45 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Aberdeen Silver 2020
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average screen (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 11 Ultra 14.6" Gray 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.