Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" 2023, Exynos 1380, 12GB, 256GB, Lavender

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" 2023, Exynos 1380, 12GB, 256GB, Lavender

Samsung
64 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" 2023, Exynos 1380, 12GB, 256GB, Lavender

85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its large, crisp display, long battery life, and versatile S Pen. Users praise its performance for note-taking, gaming, and media consumption, though some note the screen is not OLED and a few experienced minor software glitches. A couple of reviews mention misleading version information in the product listing.

Pros
  • Large and crisp display
  • Long battery life
  • Versatile S Pen
  • Good performance for multitasking
  • Expandable storage
Cons
  • Screen not OLED
  • Misleading version info in listing
  • Minor software glitches
  • Camera quality slightly worse than older model
  • S Pen button smaller than previous version
👍 Display quality 8
👍 Battery life 5
👍 S pen functionality 5
👍 Performance 6
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build quality 4

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.

Pros
  • Great performance
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Easy to use
  • Secure packaging
  • Fast shipping
Cons
  • Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
  • Not all Windows software supported
👍 Performance 3
👍 Portability 2
👍 Ease of use 2
👎 Processor compatibility 2
👍 Shipping speed 1
👍 Packaging 1

Scores

Art Design
Samsung
74
Microsoft
85
Entertainment
Samsung
66
Microsoft
84
Productivity
Samsung
56
Microsoft
84
Student
Samsung
62
Microsoft
77
Business
Samsung
51
Microsoft
74
Reading
Samsung
44
Microsoft
45

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4"Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU*SamsungIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,934
19,284
Cores88
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM12 GB32 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size12.4"13"
Resolution2560 px2880 px★
PanelLCDOLED★
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness—600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelS PenSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
IP RatingIP68—
Physical
Weight0.63 kg★0.87 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ 12.4" 2023, Exynos 1380, 12GB, 256GB, Lavender

  • Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average affordability (25th percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average portability (25th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment