Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is widely praised for its excellent value, bundling a premium tablet with keyboard, pen, and stand at a competitive price. Users love the vibrant 144Hz display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, and impressive Harman Kardon speakers. However, some criticize the software experience, noting glitches, a lackluster AI, and limited storage expansion, while a few mention thermal throttling during gaming and a finicky stylus connection.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Included keyboard and pen
- Vibrant 144Hz display
- Powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Impressive Harman Kardon speakers
Cons
- Software glitches and bugs
- Limited storage, no microSD
- AI features underwhelming
- Thermal throttling during gaming
- Stylus connection issues
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3★ | Intel Core i7 1165G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | — | Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.7" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2944 px★ | 2736 px |
| Panel | LCD | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Lenovo Tab Pen Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.64 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| OS | Android 14 | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell
- Strong screen (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.