Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023
Samsung
54 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| GPU | X1 | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59 | 59 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | AMOLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 0.89 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Android | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 20230.090score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 20240.060score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 11" S9 Graphite 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13"
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
