Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y vs BESTTAB T60 12"
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
BESTTAB T60 12" 2026, Unisoc T7280, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gray
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished Surface, praising its like-new condition, fast performance, and all-day battery life. However, a few encountered serious issues: one unit arrived with a scratched display, and another suffered a fatal boot error that left the device unusable. There is also a notable limitation with USB-C audio adapters causing media stutter on the ARM version.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- Fast performance
- All-day battery life
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
Cons
- Scratched display on arrival
- Fatal boot error on some units
- USB-C audio adapter causes media stutter
- ARM version lockups and reboots
- Non-original packaging
BESTTAB T60 12" 2026, Unisoc T7280, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gray
This 12-inch Android tablet receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its bright screen, smooth performance, and solid build quality at an affordable price. Users appreciate the included accessories like keyboard, mouse, case, and stylus, making it versatile for work and entertainment. A few minor issues are noted: the biometric face recognition can be quirky, one user missed a mouse dongle, and Disney+ streaming didn't work for another. Overall, it's highly recommended for everyday tasks, streaming, and light productivity.
Pros
- Bright and clear screen
- Smooth performance
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Included accessories (keyboard, mouse, case, stylus)
Cons
- Biometric face recognition is quirky
- Missing mouse dongle for one user
- Disney+ streaming not working
- Slightly heavier than expected
- Case does not support portrait mode
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y | BESTTAB T60 12" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.3 GHz core_i3 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 8★ |
| GPU | UHD Graphics★ | Mali Gpu |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 12" |
| Resolution | 1920 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 350 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | WiFi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.81 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
BESTTAB T60 12" 2026, Unisoc T7280, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gray
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ram (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No current pricing available
BESTTAB T60 12" 2026, Unisoc T7280, 12GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gray
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 24 specs.
