Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU Luna Gray
Lenovo
35 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU Luna Gray
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
72 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life, noting smooth performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. However, several verified buyers report serious issues like blue screen errors, compatibility problems with Snapdragon processors, and glitchy behavior in tablet mode, leading to frustration and returns. Overall, while the device excels in portability and build quality, reliability concerns and software compatibility issues temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Impressive battery life
- Smooth performance for multitasking
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Blue screen errors on setup
- Snapdragon processor compatibility issues
- Glitchy tablet mode keyboard
- Defective units requiring returns
- No return policy for PCs at some retailers
Performance 8
Battery life 5
Display quality 5
Build quality 4
Portability 4
Reliability 4
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Specifications
| Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 150 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU Luna Gray
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average feature (27th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU Luna Gray0.267score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 20240.072score per dollar
Lenovo Tab K9 8.7" TB305FU Luna Gray offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.
