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

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell

Lenovo
78 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
59 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US 2025, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 16GB, 256GB, Seashell

82 out of 100 high confidence 79 reviews

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
👍 Value for money 25
👍 Display quality 20
👍 Audio quality 15
👍 Performance 18
👎 Software experience 12
👎 Storage expandability 8

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i7-1165G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

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Scores

Art Design
Lenovo
83
Microsoft
70
Student
Lenovo
82
Microsoft
52
Entertainment
Lenovo
81
Microsoft
64
Productivity
Lenovo
75
Microsoft
66
Business
Lenovo
72
Microsoft
55
Reading
Lenovo
48
Microsoft
37

Specifications

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096USMicrosoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+
Processor
CPU*Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3★Intel Core i7 1165G7
CPU Multi-Core Score
11,284
9,722
Cores8★4
GPU—Iris Xe Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
2,593
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★LPDDR4X
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeUFSSSD★
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size12.7"12.3"
Resolution2944 px★2736 px
PanelLCD—
Refresh Rate144 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C11
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelLenovo Tab Pen ProSurface Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★—
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.64 kg★0.79 kg
OSAndroid 14Windows 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

★ Winner: Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US

Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 25 specs.

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus 12.7" ZAEG0096US Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment