Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11"
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Most buyers are thrilled with this refurbished Surface, praising its like-new condition, fast performance, and all-day battery life. However, a few encountered serious issues: one unit arrived with a scratched display, and another suffered a fatal boot error that left the device unusable. There is also a notable limitation with USB-C audio adapters causing media stutter on the ARM version.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- Fast performance
- All-day battery life
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
Cons
- Scratched display on arrival
- Fatal boot error on some units
- USB-C audio adapter causes media stutter
- ARM version lockups and reboots
- Non-original packaging
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
Users are very satisfied with the Galaxy Tab S11, praising its performance, design, and value. The tablet is seen as a significant upgrade from older models, with expandable storage and a large screen being key positives. One verified reviewer noted the official keyboard case is a downgrade and awkward, but the tablet itself is universally recommended.
Pros
- Sleek and premium design
- Excellent overall performance
- Expandable storage option
- Good value for money
- Large and immersive screen
Cons
- Official keyboard case is a downgrade
- Keyboard cannot fold flat for handheld use
- No built-in S Pen storage on keyboard case
- Keyboard case is overpriced
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.3 GHz core_i3 | Mediatek Dimensity 9400+★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 8★ |
| GPU | UHD Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 11" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | AMOLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | S Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 16 |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 10.5" 10100Y 2021, Core i3, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 11" 2025, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, 12GB, 512GB, Gray
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong water resistance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 78 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.