Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its portability, battery life, and value for money, especially for work on the go. However, several verified buyers report receiving units with cosmetic damage, missing accessories like the keyboard, or software issues such as incorrect Windows installation and school-locked devices. Charging via USB-C is also a point of confusion, as it does not work despite some descriptions claiming otherwise.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good battery life (4-8+ hours)
- Great value for money
- Excellent condition (many units)
- Comes with free case (some)
Cons
- USB-C charging not functional
- Cosmetic damage on some units
- Missing keyboard/accessories
- Software issues (Windows install)
- School-locked devices
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 1.7 GHz pentium |
| Cores | 1 | 2★ |
| GPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2944 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 10 Home in S Mode |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Seashell 2025
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average gpu (5th percentile)5th %ile
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 23 specs.
