Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 receives generally positive feedback for its portability, performance in office and drawing tasks, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing accessories like the type cover and pen, poor battery life (as low as 1.5 hours), a dim screen, and a defective USB port with poor customer support. The mixed experiences with included items and hardware reliability bring the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good for office and drawing tasks
- Great value as refurbished
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Works well with docking station
Cons
- Missing type cover and pen in box
- Very short battery life (1.5 hours)
- Dim screen readability
- Defective USB port on some units
- Poor customer support for defects
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this tablet, praising its excellent screen, audio, and smooth multitasking performance for the price. The included pen and magnetic folio case are standout features that enhance usability for drawing and everyday tasks. While some note a slight initial lag when apps load, the device quickly becomes snappy and is considered unbeatable value, especially when on sale around $200.
Pros
- Excellent screen quality
- Great audio and speakers
- Smooth multitasking performance
- Included pen for drawing
- Magnetic folio case
Cons
- Slight initial lag when loading apps
- Cannot connect to TV via HDMI
- Not as fast as flagship phones
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1065G | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU* | Plus | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 12.1" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Lenovo Tab Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IP52 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Lenovo Idea Tab Plus 12.1" Idea Tab Plus Luna grey 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
