Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver

Samsung
42 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver

72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 receives mostly positive feedback for its build quality, display, and sound, with many users finding it a great value as a refurbished device. However, several verified reviews report serious issues like charging failure after a few months, poor battery life, and region-locked software on refurbished units. The mixed experiences mean it's a solid choice for light use if you get a good unit, but quality control and longevity are concerns.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality
  • Great display and sound
  • Good value for refurbished price
  • Fast performance for basic tasks
  • Durable screen
Cons
  • Charging port failure after months
  • Poor battery life (3 hours streaming)
  • Region-locked software on refurbished units
  • Slow download speed when not fully charged
  • Minor cosmetic damage on refurbished units
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Battery life 3
👎 Charging issues 2
👍 Display and sound 4
🤔 Refurbished quality 4
👍 Performance 3

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Samsung
42
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Samsung
30
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Samsung
24
Student
Microsoft
80
Samsung
46
Business
Microsoft
76
Samsung
31
Reading
Microsoft
49
Samsung
45

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★1.8 GHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
6,588
Cores10★8
GPU*Arc GraphicsQualcomm SDM865 Plus★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
8,196
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★3 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗—
Display
Size13"10.4"
Resolution2880 px★1200 px
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓★—
Stylus ModelSurface Slim Pen—
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.45 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProAndroid

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 A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver

  • Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong portability (79th percentile)
  • Strong battery (74th percentile)
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average feature (16th percentile)16th %ile

Pricing

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 10.4" 2020, SDM865 Plus, 3GB, 32GB, Silver

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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