Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
Samsung
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
82 out of 100 high confidence 95 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 is widely praised for its vibrant display, fast performance, and seamless integration with Samsung phones. Users appreciate the included S-Pen and AI features, though some note the pen's magnets are weak and the tip is fragile. Battery life receives mixed feedback, with some users needing daily charges while others get a week. A few complaints mention bloatware and the lack of a headphone jack.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED display
- Fast performance
- Seamless Samsung phone integration
- Included S-Pen with AI features
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak S-Pen magnets
- Fragile S-Pen tip
- Bloatware and background apps
- No headphone jack
- Mixed battery life
Display quality 15
Performance speed 12
S pen functionality 10
Battery life 8
Bloatware 3
Build quality 6
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Core i5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | Integrated★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No current pricing available
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 128GB, Gray
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11"
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
