Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U 2022, SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Graphite

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U 2022, SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Graphite

Samsung
52 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U 2022, SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Graphite

78 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent condition, great value, and impressive features like the S Pen and Dolby Atmos speakers. However, several users report carrier compatibility issues, particularly with Verizon, and one reviewer received a broken S Pen nib. Communication with the seller is also a recurring complaint.

Pros
  • Excellent condition like new
  • Great value for money
  • Impressive S Pen functionality
  • Dolby Atmos speakers
  • Fast shipping
Cons
  • Carrier compatibility issues with Verizon
  • Broken S Pen nib on arrival
  • Poor seller communication
  • Verizon bootloader locked
  • Incorrect carrier listing in ad
👍 Condition 5
🤔 Carrier compatibility 4
👎 Seller communication 3
👎 S pen quality 1
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Shipping speed 2

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Samsung
56
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Samsung
61
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Samsung
51
Student
Microsoft
80
Samsung
46
Business
Microsoft
76
Samsung
53
Reading
Microsoft
49
Samsung
41

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★2.5 GHz Snapdragon
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
6,394
Cores10★8
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗—
Display
Size13"12.4"
Resolution2880 px★2800 px
PanelOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenS Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.59 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProAndroid 16

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 12.4" X808U 2022, SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Graphite

  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
  • Strong feature (76th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment