Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra 8.4"
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra 8.4" 2026, MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra 8.4" 2026, MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
The BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its compact size, smooth performance for gaming and daily tasks, and good value for the price, especially with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip and 90Hz display. However, a critical verified review highlights severe issues: a misleading 90Hz refresh rate that actually runs at 45Hz, poor text clarity, false claims of Widevine L1 (it is L3), and a higher price than comparable models. While most Japanese reviews are very positive about gaming and portability, the single negative review raises serious concerns about false advertising and display quality.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Smooth performance for gaming
- Good value for the price
- Bright and colorful 90Hz display
- Fast MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip
Cons
- Misleading 90Hz refresh rate (actually 45Hz)
- Poor text clarity and sharpness
- False Widevine L1 claim (actually L3)
- Higher price than comparable models
- Mediocre speaker quality
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra 8.4" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | 2.5 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 8.4" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | — |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 15 |
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)
BNCF Bpad Mini Ultra 8.4" 2026, MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular
- Strong portability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reading battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.