Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T860
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T860 2020, SM8150, 8GB, 256GB, Cloud Blue
Samsung
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T860 2020, SM8150, 8GB, 256GB, Cloud Blue
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is widely praised for its excellent AMOLED screen, fast performance, and lightweight design. Users appreciate the included S Pen and the lack of excessive bloatware, though the battery life is considered merely adequate rather than outstanding. A few minor complaints include the on-screen fingerprint reader's accuracy and the lack of a headphone jack, but overall it is regarded as one of the best tablets available.
Pros
- Excellent AMOLED screen
- Fast performance
- Lightweight design
- Included S Pen
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Mediocre battery life
- On-screen fingerprint reader accuracy
- No headphone jack
- High price
- S Pen attachment design
Display quality 4
Performance 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
S pen 3
Bloatware 2
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T860 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | 2.42 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | QUALCOMM SM8150 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | OLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.5" T860 2020, SM8150, 8GB, 256GB, Cloud Blue
- Strong sharpness (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.
