Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
Samsung
43 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
72 out of 100 high confidence 122 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is generally well-received for its large, smooth 90Hz display, solid performance for everyday tasks, and excellent battery life, making it a great value for the price. However, a significant number of users report frustrating issues with slow charging, Wi-Fi connectivity drops, and a known battery defect that can stop charging after a few months. Some also find the device sluggish for gaming or complex operations, and a few experienced severe difficulties with basic file transfers via USB.
Pros
- Large smooth 90Hz display
- Excellent battery life
- Great value for the price
- Good performance for everyday tasks
- Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos
Cons
- Slow charging speed (15W)
- Known battery defect after months
- Wi-Fi connectivity drops
- Sluggish for gaming and complex tasks
- USB file transfer difficulties
Display quality 18
Battery life 15
Performance speed 20
Value for money 12
Charging speed 8
Wi fi connectivity 6
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm SM6375 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11", Snapdragon 695, 4GB, 1TB, Graphite
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average sharpness (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
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)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.