Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Samsung
63 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

Microsoft
80 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and excellent value, especially for refurbished units. Users praise its performance for creative work and productivity, though some note minor cosmetic issues like scratches or a slight screen waviness on renewed models. A few concerns include the S Pen not working on some refurbished units and the tablet's heavy weight compared to competitors.

Pros
  • Stunning 14.6-inch AMOLED display
  • Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
  • Excellent value for refurbished units
  • Great for creative and professional work
  • Fast charging and good battery life
Cons
  • S Pen may not work on some refurbished units
  • Heavy weight compared to competitors
  • Minor cosmetic issues on refurbished models
  • Slight screen waviness on some units
  • No original Samsung box for refurbished units
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Performance 4
👍 Value for money 4
🤔 S pen functionality 3
🤔 Build quality refurbished 4
👎 Weight 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Reading
Samsung
71
Microsoft
85
Entertainment
Samsung
66
Microsoft
85
Student
Samsung
68
Microsoft
84
Art Design
Samsung
72
Microsoft
84
Productivity
Samsung
68
Microsoft
83
Business
Samsung
61
Microsoft
75

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 UltraMicrosoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Processor
CPUQualcommIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
19,383
Cores810★
GPU*X1Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
59
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM12 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage512 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size14.6"13"
Resolution2960 px★2880 px
PanelAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelS PenSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
IP RatingIP68—
Physical
Weight0.73 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

  • Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 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

Pricing

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14.6" S9 Ultra Graphite 2023

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11

Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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