Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 2024
Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | S Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 2024
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 20240.105score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.035score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 27 specs.
