Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition vs Core Innovations Playtime Pad+ 7"
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Core Innovations Playtime Pad+ 7" 2021, Ryzen 5 1600, 2GB, 16GB, Green
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Core Innovations Playtime Pad+ 7" 2021, Ryzen 5 1600, 2GB, 16GB, Green
This PBS Kids tablet has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from verified purchasers, with many reporting that it is extremely slow, fails to play videos, and stops working within weeks. A few users found workarounds for the sluggish performance and app issues, but the majority warn that the device is essentially unusable. The low price does not compensate for the poor execution and reliability problems.
Pros
- Low price point
- Customizable child home screen
- Kid-friendly interface
- Good idea for PBS Kids fans
Cons
- Extremely slow performance
- Fails to play videos
- Stops working within weeks
- Battery drains quickly
- Only connects to 2.4GHz WiFi
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Core Innovations Playtime Pad+ 7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1024 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | — |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Android 11 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Core Innovations Playtime Pad+ 7" 2021, Ryzen 5 1600, 2GB, 16GB, Green
- Strong affordability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.