Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 refurbished unit is widely praised for its excellent condition, performance, and value. Users appreciate the included keyboard and pen, fast processor, and great screen quality, though some note poor battery life and a flimsy keyboard. A few buyers experienced issues with receiving wrong items or defective chargers, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast processor performance
- Great screen quality
- Included keyboard and pen
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor battery life (4-6 hours)
- Flimsy keyboard feel
- Charger sometimes defective
- Risk of receiving wrong item
- Gets hot during use
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3★ | 1.1 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 4★ |
| GPU | — | Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2944 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.64 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 52 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
