Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" X518U Gray 2023
Samsung
57 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" X518U Gray 2023
55 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The tablet receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its great screen, fast performance, and excellent value for basic tasks, while others report serious issues like being locked to a carrier, stuck in retail demo mode, or missing advertised accessories. Verified buyers highlight both satisfaction and disappointment, making it a risky purchase.
Pros
- Great screen quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent value for basic tasks
- Good working size
- Nearly new condition
Cons
- Carrier lock issues
- Stuck in retail demo mode
- Missing advertised accessories
- Screen glitching and flashing
- No charger or cord included
Carrier lock 3
Demo mode 1
Missing accessories 2
Screen quality 2
Performance 2
Value for money 4
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" X518U | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5G | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.52 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 10.9" X518U Gray 2023
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
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 S9 FE 10.9" X518U Gray 2023
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.