Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its performance, display, and battery life, especially in the refurbished models, but a significant number report serious issues like blue screens, compatibility problems with ARM/Snapdragon processors, and occasional glitches. The device is seen as a great value when it works, but reliability concerns and the lack of included keyboard/pen are common complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Blue screen issues
- ARM/Snapdragon compatibility problems
- Keyboard and pen not included
- Occasional glitches
- No return policy for PCs
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
Users are overwhelmingly satisfied with this Blackview tablet, praising its excellent value for money, bright display, and stable performance even with heavy use like gaming. The included case and screen protector are appreciated extras. A few minor issues were noted, such as a boot-up quirk and average sound quality, but responsive customer support quickly resolved any problems.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Bright and crisp display
- Stable performance even with heavy use
- Includes case and screen protector
- Responsive customer support
Cons
- Minor boot-up quirk in vertical position
- Average sound quality
- Parental control app issue (being fixed)
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100★ | 2.2 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Adreno | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 36 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 150 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg★ | 1.95 kg |
| Battery | 48 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android 15 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average feature (28th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Blackview Link 8 12.7" link8 2025, MediaTek Helio G100, 36GB, 256GB, Gray offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.
