Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 2024
Samsung
66 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| 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 | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 900 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★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 11 Home |
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" Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 20240.150score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 20240.060score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 8" Black 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13"
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
