Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Enterprise Edition 8” Multi Purpose Tablet |64GB & Black 2021
Samsung
38 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Enterprise Edition 8” Multi Purpose Tablet |64GB & Black 2021
85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its reliability, replaceable battery, and excellent media consumption experience. Users praise the sharp 8-inch display, responsive touchscreen, and rugged build, though one reviewer notes frustration with repeated software updates. A few mention the inability to use it as a phone in the US and the small, easy-to-lose pen storage.
Pros
- Replaceable battery
- Sharp 8-inch display
- Responsive touchscreen
- Rugged build (IP68/MIL-STD-810H)
- Good media experience (AKG speakers, Dolby Atmos)
Cons
- Repeated software updates
- Cannot be used as phone in US
- Small pen storage easy to lose
- Not a speed demon for heavy apps
Battery replaceability 3
Display quality 2
Touchscreen responsiveness 2
Build quality 2
Software updates 2
Media experience 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Enterprise Edition 8” Multi Purpose Tablet |64GB & | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.7 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1200 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 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 | 0.42 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 8" Enterprise Edition 8” Multi Purpose Tablet |64GB & Black 2021
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
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
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
