HOTWAV R7 10.1" 2024, Unisoc T606, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Orange
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
What Buyers Say
HOTWAV R7 10.1" 2024, Unisoc T606, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Orange
The HOTWAV R7 rugged tablet is praised for its exceptional battery life, durability, and bright screen, making it ideal for outdoor use and rough handling. Users appreciate the value for money, with many noting it outperforms more expensive tablets in key areas. However, the placement of power and volume buttons on the short edge is a common frustration, and the tablet's weight can be cumbersome for some. Camera quality in low light is also a minor drawback.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Rugged and durable build
- Bright outdoor screen
- Good value for money
- Fast performance
Cons
- Poor button placement on short edge
- Heavy and bulky design
- Low-light camera quality
- Edge screen sensitivity issues
- No home/back navigation buttons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 refurbished unit is widely praised for its excellent condition, performance, and value. Users appreciate the included keyboard and pen, fast processor, and great screen quality, though some note poor battery life and a flimsy keyboard. A few buyers experienced issues with receiving wrong items or defective chargers, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast processor performance
- Great screen quality
- Included keyboard and pen
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor battery life (4-6 hours)
- Flimsy keyboard feel
- Charger sometimes defective
- Risk of receiving wrong item
- Gets hot during use
Scores
Specifications
| HOTWAV R7 10.1" | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 5600★ | 1.1 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| GPU | — | Iris Xe Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.1" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1280 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP68 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 0.89 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 52 Wh★ |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HOTWAV R7 10.1" 2024, Unisoc T606, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Orange
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong reading battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sharpness (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.