Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5" T720
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5" T720 2019, Qualcomm, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
Samsung
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5" T720 2019, Qualcomm, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
71 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this renewed Samsung tablet, praising its value, build quality, and screen clarity. However, one detailed negative review warns of defects like a wobbly power button and the screen detaching, along with poor return support after custom modifications. Overall, the experience is positive for typical use, with excellent condition noted by multiple buyers, but caution is warranted for those expecting flawless hardware.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price
- Clear and sharp screen
- Great build quality for renewed device
- Easy setup and use
- Good for media consumption and casual use
Cons
- Wobbly power button on some units
- Screen detaching after a few months
- Poor seller support after rooting
- No SIM card slot causes annoying notification
- Lengthy setup process with Android prompts
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Screen quality 3
Battery life 2
Seller support 1
Setup ease 2
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5" T720 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i5★ | 1.7 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| GPU | Integrated★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.40 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Android |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5" T720 2019, Qualcomm, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
- Strong sharpness (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average gpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 24 specs.