Three Of The Best Tablets Compared: Surface Pro Vs Galaxy Tab Ultra Vs iPad Pro.

Surface Pro 9 vs Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra vs iPad Pro! The Surface Pro 9 is an amazing device that can do a lot of things. But how does it compare to the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and the iPad Pro? Watch this video to find out! See more of the Surface Pro 9 here: • Surface PRO 9 vs Surfa...
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Fit & Feel
03:46 - Screens
05:34 - Speakers/Sound Test
07:11 - Keyboards
09:51 - Webcams
13:41 - Performance
17:00 - Battery Life
19:26 - Cool Carbon Fiber Wallet!
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[@mikedropstech]

See more of the Surface Pro 9 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH2xmoylecx_iqc

[@silverpro8356]

I wanted to get the samsung cause of the screen but had to go with the surface pro 9 because of that Pulse width modulation its so damn stupid and i wish everytime they bring it out that they would get rid of that crap its kills 50% of the market for them cause apparently a huge number of poeple have issues with PWM.

[@isaacmatheson3450]

Honestly even 8 months later still incredibly informative and helpful information condensed down to 20 minutes. At the end of the day had to go with Surface Pro 9 due to it running the desktop versions of apps I like to use, I do manage to scrape more battery life out of it due to only needing to push it to better performance for brief periods but change it right back to battery saver mode. If that helps anyone more then happy to help out 🤙🏼

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for watching!!

[@milosjavorina]

Could you provide some more tipps about battery life? I found your comment very helpfull and i was wondering if you would have any further tipps on how to save more battery life? I noticed that my battery dropped for 30% during an one hour MS Teams meeting. I love my surface pro 9 it is beautiful and i wouldn´t like to return it back but this is obviously a huge manco for me or users having my use case.

[@isaacmatheson3450]

@@milosjavorina keep it at 50 - 75% brightness and have anything you don't need in the background closed/ended through control alt delete (task manager)

[@faethe000]

I went with the surface pro 9 and months later I'm still shocked how good it is. I don't regret handing my ipad pro 11 3rd gen to my boyfriend at all.

[@mikedropstech]

Right. It's a pretty interesting device.

[@ricdonato4328]

Hey Uncle Mikey, you forgot to mention Samsung has DeX. That feature would make a tremendous difference deciding between the iPad and Tab S8 Ultra. DeX is amazing.

[@mikedropstech]

Fair point. There’s only so much I can fit into a video without it getting too long! Maybe I should do a DEX only video to show it off!

[@cemakyol2395]

Also try to connect your ipad to any external monitor ( inc. studio display😅 ) and tell me what you gonna see ? Unfotunatly iPad leaves gaps to the left and right of the screen … second issue If you want to use an external hdd that is not ntfs system, the ipad will still cause problems here… but samsung has been doing this since 2014 … Having portable operating systems won't make it perfect, and it won't make you uncle etc… just last year, the ipad was able to adapt the mouse to its own device properly… this was a topic criticized by users … do you think they were all uncle etc ?? 😂 sorry but I had to criticize your review video more than devices 🥸

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for the thoughts buddy! Appreciate you watching and joining the conversation.

[@faethe000]

Interestingly, the Surface can do Dex too.

[@franklinokeke7848]

I have never seen such an unbiased review in a long time. You just got a new subscriber.

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Franklin. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it 😁

[@lesburrows8469]

Thanks for your input and advice 😊

[@mikedropstech]

😁

[@luisb3374]

Awesome video and review, your eloquence, insights, and real-world helpful examples and scenarios really made a difference. Love the way you explain everything, thank you so much! 🙌👍

[@mikedropstech]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated.

[@futureitshere]

this was a hell of a review! that was good bro!

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Nick, thanks for watching and commenting! Appreciate the ❤️ and glad you found it helpful 😱

[@mickfarr72]

I ended up getting the Surface Pro 9 in the end. Very happy with it so far

[@mikedropstech]

👍😁

[@tbogdane1610]

How's the battery life?

[@mikedropstech]

Yeah, let us know what you’re seeing @michael! Love to hear your experience.

[@cuz129]

Excellent review. I have both a 12.9 inch iPad pro and the ultra. I much prefer the ultra because I use a Galaxy smartphone and a windows pc. As you said it's an ecosystem preference that is the deciding factor. Both tablets are great.

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Steve! Thanks for watching and joining the chat. Appreciate your insights, that’s pretty much how I feel too. This whole ecosystem lock in has been bad for end users who just need the best device for each specific use case. It shouldn’t matter if I want to use a Mac laptop and an android phone, they should play nice together so I’m free to choose but they don’t do it leads to compromises. Might make money in the short run but in the long run, I think people will grow tired of it and something will change.

[@upicked9598]

Great review, thanks! You should have a lot more subs than this, you make really good reviews.

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for watching and the encouragement!

[@gsogymrat]

Great review! I have a Tab S 8 Ultra, a Surface Pro 8, and my SO has an iPad Air 4 and I agree with all your points. I use the Tab S 8 Ultra most of the time because my phone and watch are Samsung and I love the big screen. A lot of it comes down to ecosystem.

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for watching buddy and holy moly you have a ton of gear 😱 I thought I was bad!

[@Johnmims65]

I have a pixel 7 pro , MacBook Pro 14 and a samsung tab s8 ultra and I love the ultra. but have been thinking about getting a iPad Pro eventually but to be honest the tab s8 ultra is good enough.

[@mikedropstech]

Dude. Stick with the ultra. I have the iPad Pro , tab ultra and tab S8+ and the ultra always feels the most absorbing experience when I use it. It just won't fit in my little man bag so I had to buy the smaller one 😱

[@pacificlion]

8:08 i absolutely agree with the keyboard stuff, it's absolutely ridiculous pricing

[@mikedropstech]

Right 😱

[@DarthSmall-gj8pd]

Excellent video. I'm on the fence for the Ipad and the S8 Ultra and your video helped me decide. Ipad pro it is. Subscribed :)

[@mikedropstech]

😁😁😁

[@avice10535]

Soon as you mentioned Windows 3, you earned a sub!!

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Alexander! I'm showing my age I guess 😱. I remember the old chess wallpaper on my 1mb ram 286 PC that stopped loading because I didn't have enough memory to display it 🤣. Who'd have thought back then that we'd be carrying around phones that are 100 times more powerful! Thanks for watching and thanks for the stub. Really appreciate it.

[@williamcopeland2617]

Good video. However, to me at the end of the day I would go with the device that has no limits which is the Pro 9. Unlike the others, the Pro 9 is running full Windows opposed to a Mobile OS. You can literally do anything on the Pro 9 whereas the other two are limited.

[@mikedropstech]

I hear ya William! But I really struggle with how poor the touch first experience is as a tablet when compared to the other 2 😳

[@mza2001]

Surface laptops age horribly

[@mikedropstech]

😳😩

[@williamcopeland2617]

@@mza2001 Explain?

[@RasLion]

@@mza2001 I think the exact opposite

[@JashanDeepsingh3]

I like the vestality of Surface. If you go with the ARM version battery life improves. I think its great that you can have desktop class apps. You can ditch your laptop and get a tab/lap experience. Lesser things to carry.

[@mikedropstech]

👍

[@protongmail711]

No Mike, you are just not a tech-reviewer. You are a super dedicated guy how enjoys himself presenting us the latest tech devices. And guess what...? We the viewers, enjoy it even twice more. I gotta say, you and @andrewmarcdavid are the best ones when it comes to tech. But your mood and vibes are an unique thing. Nothing like coming back home from a rough 24h shift as doctor and finding a review like this one! Keep them up mate, you are doing such a great Job! Greetings from Zürich.

[@mikedropstech]

Dude. I don’t know what to say! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share a comment. And thanks for being amazing doing doctor stuff! We need people like you to keep us alive and healthy so kudos! I was just in the ER a week ago and I had an amazing doctor that helped me. It made such a difference. You guys rock 😱🔥😁

[@chrisluckeydoo2638]

been waiting for this!! surface is finally inbound. just needed clarification

[@KiLLJOY1056]

If you need a real 64 bit computer. Surface Pro 9 is the way to go.

[@mikedropstech]

😱

[@mikedropstech]

They’re beautiful devices 😁

[@mza2001]

Just subbed cause of this great video where its actually explained clear without beating around the bush like other youtubers lol🤣 I would mention the software updates for the long haul is the difference cause apple looks after their customers for years with updates on any bugs etc, the surface pro ages horribly from experience whether it be hardware or software. Samsung looks really good especially that 2nd external display which can be hooked up instantaneous but just some apps just feels and looks crap like twitter, weather and the file app is a mess and not the greatest selections on playstore as you do feel its a massive samsung phone at times eh😅 iPad, god the gestures and going through apps is just snappy like you mentioned and you feel work can be safely done. Students who need to annotate lecture and study can use a collection of goodnotes/notability/one note and lumafusion which are optimized for the apple pencil aswell so thats a clear win tbh

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for the sub! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@adjoho1]

Just found you Mike. Fucking love it. You're a straight shooter, and very comprehensive. Plus, I'm an Aussie, and as a Brit you talk more like an Aussie than other techtubers do. You feel like a mate I drink beer with telling me about tech. I'm sold. Solid work, man. Keep it up.

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Adam! Thanks for watching and then sub 😱. Appreciate the kind words too. It'll be 2 years in January and a whole lot of work to get here, hoping next year is my year and the channel sees some real growth. In the meantime, I'll Crack open a Heineken for ya!

[@mike9090ish]

I have a surface book 2 and just got a laptop 5. I also have a galaxy tab s8+, s22ultra, galaxy watch 4 and galaxy buds live. I love the galaxy wearables app. I can connect my watch and buds super easy to either my phone or tab. The samsung dex interface is very cool. Sorta gives a windows desktop type feel. Being that I love microsoft, Dex is awesome to me. I can also connect a bluetooth mouse to the tab. The surface book is amazing. The laptop 5 is as well. i like how these both interconnect well with my xbox as well. My fiance has an iphone and Ipad. I never really could get hooked on those. It just doesn't feel natural or easy to use. So it all comes down to preference.

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Mike, thanks for sharing your experience. I think a lot of folks underestimate how good the Samsung ecosystem is for sure 😉

[@IamGadgetcom]

You might have read my thread... My situation is not too different... Samsung as of late has taken a leap in making better products. I do feel they messed up with the sizing of the tablets. Holding an ipad feels so natural...a "go to" size (not much of a reason to buy because of this) Samsung S8 should have had sizing more like ipad and the S8 was also treated as an unwanted child...shame on Samsung for that.

[@io_inc]

Please don't change on us man... I come to you for REAL product reviews!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@mikedropstech]

Well thanks buddy! I’ll do my best to stay ‘me’ 😱😁. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to share a comment. You’re amazing 😍

[@ROHILJAIN9826]

Hello, you mentioned that surface is a laptop first tablet second device and is not as much fluid as the other 2, like swiping up from the home screen, and that its difficult to operate without the keyboard, can you elaborate a little more on that please, maybe with a short video.

[@FrankFurther]

Love my S8 Ultra, the OLED is enough to make the choice for me

[@mikedropstech]

Yep. Those screens are genuinely glorious. 👌

[@scharelbrown9027]

Hopefully they will have this in 5g soon in the states for the ultra tablet

[@mikedropstech]

Right ✅️

[@editorinchief3]

Thought you should have picked the Surface Pro 9 5G version. Then Battery time would be more competitive and it can also use Samsung DeX. Also audio could possibly beat at least one of the other two.

[@mikedropstech]

I wanted one but couldn’t get hold of it in time 😩

[@paulwilliammonks1]

I might have missed it but i didn't hear you mention that the S8 Ultra has a memory card slot. I use it so often and the main reason i don't used apple phones or tablets is because of lacking the SD card slot. I just hope that others carry on using them like the ultra.

[@mikedropstech]

Good point Paul! The SD slot is still there on the tab just not the phone. Thanks for highlighting in case anyone was wondering 😀

[@paulwilliammonks1]

@@mikedropstech np, tbh i didnt know it was there for the first few weeks. Samsung dont seem to advertise it very loudly, which is why im thinking they are planning on dropping it from their full line up. I just hope I'm wrong. Great videos btw

[@danielhopkins2277]

​@@paulwilliammonks1 it looks like they will drop it for the 9.

[@East10th]

great video, i have the surface 8 with no complaints. im suprised the surface 9 screen looks so good but your wright the sam does look better. GREAT VID. best comparison. sub

[@mikedropstech]

Hey buddy! Thanks for watching and the sub 😀. Appreciate the feedback and glad you're loving your SP8!

[@rolins3279]

I choose the Surface Pro 8 i7, it's the best 2 in 1 on the market I think the Surface Pros are actually a showcase for Microsoft to show other manufacturers how a Windows 2 in 1 should be, but since then none have really gotten the message. And I think that's what prevents this format from being what it should really be, since developers have no real interest in it because of the lack of serious manufacturers in the segment.

[@mikedropstech]

😁😁 I think you’re right. If more folks got on board and if they offered a slightly larger size option, I think we’d see more developers really hone in on it.

[@marceljohnson2215]

I have pro 8 with i7 16gb and 256 storage but my go to device is my m1 iPad Pro 256gb. Hopefully I switch to a line of work where I’m able to better utilize my sp8

[@doaflamingo3713]

apple isnt doing it because it will cannibalize macbook air sales

[@DeputyBurbank]

Oh wow. I saw the title and paused. This will be good. Ok back to video.

[@mikedropstech]

😱 thanks for watching Edwin!

[@StaticPlaya]

Great comparison and what I've been waiting for. It does come down to what you are using it for and ecosystems. Me I'm a Windows head love my surface and looking to get the Pro 9 but the Samsung is so tempting but I do need those PC applications for my stuff. Once Windows on arm is a true competitor we could see a big shift in the tablet market. Great as always looking forward to the next video.

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for watching David and joining the chat. I'm with you on the surface, I just wish it was a little more tablet like when using it touch first. I still use my Tab Ultra more because it's so easy!

[@joywilliams9283]

I'm an artist, I want something that works as a laptop/desktop at home and as a tablet on the go, primary function in both cases is drawing, which one yall recommend?

[@mikedropstech]

If you need a true desktop experience then surface is the best option, but…. If your needs are light as a desktop and the tablet usage is primary, you’ll probably find the iPad stronger in part due to the vast number of apps.

[@rjakiel73]

I think you should make a video explaining how comparing two tablets based on mobile operating systems to a full fledged PC makes any sense.

[@mikedropstech]

😳

[@JePeVePe]

it seems that the Surface Pro 8 has better battery life then the newer 9, so on that... ow and that one has a headphone jack still... And.... seems that Samsung comes with a newer S9 version line, soon, in 2023. I'm still not know what I would want. I have an old S4 tablet which, in a sense , I don't use that much... and for hard photo/video stuff, i have a beavy laptop. The only thing that would nudge me to a Surface Pro, would be that it has more uses for office work, where a laptop is a bit to 'heavy' to take along... but still can use all Microsoft software, like Office and such. I do like the 15'' inch screen of the S8 Ultra, also, not mentioned, that you can use it as a second screen for laptops

[@mikedropstech]

👍

[@JamesWilliam70]

From a Pro perspective I want access to all my Pro apps and these tend to be desktop apps even though I'm a Mac user the surface is the winner for me (despite being a little small and underpowered). From a consumer POV any of the two tablets are fine, but no good for getting any real work done unless you are an illustrator or note taker or edit photos on the fly in Lightroom. In a perfect world for a pro with a pro labeled device, an iPad with a 14"+ screen and the option to dual boot into Mac OS would be a dream come true. I mean why not? It has and excellent pencil for a pointing device if you encounter small UI elements and apple silicon is just begging for some actual CPU/GPU use with Mac OS rather than being crippled in iPadOS. My old iPad Pro is nothing more than a pricey consumer device that sees a few strokes in pro create due to the un professional uninspiring lack of mainstream apps with a large phone like feel I get from it, I would happily say that the Pro label is no more than marketed hype. I guess none of them are for me just yet unless I want to play around with a few sketches and watch KZbin.

[@mikedropstech]

You're not the only one holding out for an iPad running MacOS!

[@aftabshaikh9267]

i ove ipad os. If it had macos, id never buy it becuz it;d jsut be a macbook air and i want an ipad

[@Grayson_Baker]

So have a TabS7 and old Surface Book. Few issues but they get the day jobs done. Next buy will be a Gaming Laptop and TabS9 or Surface Book/Pro.

[@mikedropstech]

Tab S9 might surprise you in just how much it can do.

[@hannanehstm9514]

How headaches are serious with S8 Ultra?? Because I have eye problem, wanna make sure it isn't going to get me headaches

[@mikedropstech]

For me, no issues, but I know some folks do struggle with PWM. If you’ve never noticed an issue before with a Samsung phone for example, you should be fine!

[@Gonzax]

I prefer the Surface. You got a real computer with windows and all of its advantages and you get a great tablet too. I did not have any issues using it as a tablet, by the way, and that's mostly how I use it. The Samsung is cool but the 16:9 format and Android OS makes it less interesting than the Surface though that depends a lot on how you use it. I do a lot of reading, lots of comic books and for that Surface and iPad are the best due to the screen format where wider is better than taller. 3 great devices nonetheless.

[@mikedropstech]

You know it’s so weird I thought the Samsungs were 16:9 too after holding one and using it against other devices but they’re genuinely 16:10. It’s just a big jump in width from 16:10 to 3:2 that the iPad and Surface look soooooo much bigger 😱

[@Gonzax]

@@mikedropstech That's good to hear, I still prefer 4:3 or 3:2 but being a 14'' device it shouldn't be a problem, 16:10 is pretty good and it's a big tablet, biggest I've heard of so far.

[@GxO891]

I had the iPad Pro 12.9 and sold it. Really enjoyed it but iPadOS is still too limiting even for a basic user like myself. Using iPad mini 6 and more useful it’s all down to your use cases

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for sharing a little personal experience!

[@rsmage1219]

That's tough choice. As an Apple main I'd go with the iPad for obvious reasons (already invested in the ecosystem).

[@rsmage1219]

It all depends on what ecosystem you're invested in. And what you lack or have a demand for.

[@mikedropstech]

Yep. But I still wish we were free to choose based on the merits of the device and not ecosystem 😱

[@sparkfiji716]

Sound on the Samsung was nice when using video. The sound on the surface was terrible by comparison. I am trying to decide if I am getting the S8+ or ultra. I do like the idea of it fitting in a handbag as I use them for work a lot. But that extra screen size.....

[@mikedropstech]

It’s really big when you carry it. Let me warn you on that!

[@sparkfiji716]

@@mikedropstech I will probably go in and check both out and decide on the spot. It will be a choice between practical and decadence. I have a TV 7 feet from me but use my tablet for netflix all the time.

[@mikedropstech]

Ah, we’ll in that case you’re gonna love the big one 😱

[@a_momentonthe_lips]

I am struggling to decide between the Samsung and Pro 9. Both are excellent. The Pro is the obvious choice for what I need business wise (I'm just starting out in the creative/design market), but the Samsung is just so.... pretty... and also pretty good from a creative perspective. Urgh... Please help a lady make a decision. FYI. My current set up is a HP tower, running Windows 7. That I got free from an office closing down a few years ago. So which ever I get will be my main piece of tech and a hell of a leap forward.

[@mikedropstech]

So for me, I find the SP9 screen just a touch small when I really need to just work, so that sways me away from it even though it’s a great device.

[@silverpro8356]

I wanted to get the samsung cause of the screen but had to go with the surface pro 9 because of that Pulse width modulation its so damn stupid and i wish everytime they bring it out that they would get rid of that crap its kills 50% of the market for them cause apparently a huge number of poeple have issues with PWM.

[@keenig6469]

Which case do you habe on the IPad Pro?

[@mikedropstech]

Just a flip folio thing I found on Amazon for $20! Nothing ‘flancy’ 😱

[@vamsisidhu9837]

Hi am struggling to choose which one for Forex Trading , Business Purpose. Am using iPhone ready to sell and dive to android, with windows OS I could do business work, struggling to select which one , s8 ultra or surface 9 pro. My secondary mobile is android. Looking for reliable device upto 3-5 years. Pls suggest me anyone

[@mikedropstech]

I’m not too familiar with the programs or apps used for trading, but I feel as though the Surface Pro 9 might be the safe bet as it will give you a full OS to run whatever you need. If you are sure you can get all the apps you need on android / iPadOS then you could look at the other tablets also but I’d make sure they can do everything you need before making a costly mistake!

[@vamsisidhu9837]

Is it’s good decision to substitute Samsung book 2 360 with Surface 9 pro, having 16 display with 1.50 kgs which double of Surface 9 pro but Amoled display with spen in box connecting bigger screen like Samsung g9.. is Samsung book is reliable than surface pro 9? If yes need to wait for feb event to see new book launches. So much studies in my mind😅 which should I choose. The Samsung s8 ultra is best but as u said I should get compromise at certain situations I don’t like that bro, so going with windows os, so pls suggest a reliable Tablets/2in1 in less weight for atleast 3 years… Am not the smooth user 😅 I hand a bit rough.

[@mikedropstech]

For tablets I really don’t think anything comes close to the Surface Pro 9 but as you pointed out, the screen size is gonna be a sacrifice!

[@cow77cow]

I was in big dilemma and I went for the iPad m1. The iPad screen more accurate and the fact my iPad Air 2 still works like on the release time. All my Samsung devices died after 2-3 years. Other hand everything else like front camera positioning, screen ratio, able to sign a document, expandable memory just make more sense on Samsung.

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for sharing your real world decisions. Everyone has different needs so it’s always helpful to other viewers to be able to see how each other came to their own conclusions and chose the best device for them.

[@haeveen8255]

Good for you. My IPad Air gen 1 (2013) still working as of today. Apple is great at creating long term value.

[@mikedropstech]

Wowsers! Thats imoressive 😀

[@danielhopkins2277]

Weird... how do you do that? The most Samsung phones friends have are 3 - 5 years old, some between 6 - 9 years and I even know a guy with a S3 (2012). Roughly the same with tablets... my dad even use a 7 - 8 year old tablet from Samsung that dropped in the pool and was pretty long under water.

[@cow77cow]

@@danielhopkins2277 Maybe I was just unlucky and my friends around me. Two-three friends had the same problem, warranty just gone, week later phone died :) I’m in the UK.

[@gi6534]

Being overly honest: in relation to the iPad pro 12.9 m2 and the galaxy tab s8 ultra, On which tablet do video games look more spectacular? I don't mean how fluid these run or even the "bigger screen" feel... but the graphics... Let me explain: despite the fact that both are capable of running all video games in maximum graphics... where there is a difference is in the way in which the colors of the games are represented on their screens... because they are of one side mini LED vs super Amoled... I await an answer. Thanks in advance.

[@mikedropstech]

I’d probably say iPad but only because developers seem to show it more love!

[@marqitvalyoue9501]

When using the webcam, the Surface Pro does well with canceling background noise. There is a slight echoing with the other Samsung and iPad.

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frnfission2728]

Maybe you should have tested the cameras all from the same angles and lighting

[@mikedropstech]

Yeah, I could do that I suppose. In the studio it just felt more natural being able to see them all in real time to help me compare what I’m looking at.

[@frnfission2728]

@Mike Drops Tech it was a really good review I just felt like it could make a difference. Good job though I ended up buying the surface pro 9

[@mikedropstech]

Oh nice! I love the surface devices, I just always struggle when I’m working as I like a slightly bigger screen 😱. They’re great devices and so polished.

[@IamGadgetcom]

Excellent video...i just subscribed. My dilemma...i have a surface pro 9 (i can return it) and a samsung S22 Ulra phone. I would like a tablet that will be my "go to" quick & easy device. The S8 Ultra is too large to be a "go to" device, so is the S8+...the S8 is closest to a "go to" size of the 3 samsung tablets...they are all awkward due to the proportion (i think 16:9) samsung uses. I was at the Apple store several times and today i attended 3 classes on ipad. I am very confused... I will add...i was given a 5th generation ipad...and I still have my old surface pro 8. It is full to the brim..i need to clear stufg out and see if it still wants to work...it is showing signs of old age. I am confused and hope someone reads my thread here and can put me on the right track. Again...thanks for the video...and enjoyed the comments i have read...appears to be an intelligent group. Thank you all

[@mikedropstech]

Hey Allen, thanks for watching, much appreciated! As for your choices, I hear what you're saying. The 16:10 ratio on the Samsung tablets DOES feel like 16:9 but it's actually 16:10. I agree it's not enough and 3:2 is perfect for vertical tablet use. BUT, after using my Tab Ultra for months, I've come to love the extra width of the 16:10 in widescreen format (which I use for content and work with a keyboard occasionally). It really depends on how you're using it as to which ratio works best. I agree the SP9 isn't ideal as a tablet first device, but if you can live with it's quirks, it truly is the best 'all round' device if you have to do any kind of meaningful work. For me, given your Samsung phone, I'd try to stay away from the iPads because I've always found too many irritations in workflow when trying to pair Apple and non Apple devices (photos never sync right, messaging etc.). You may find the S8+ works for you after using it for a while. Those 11" tablets get mighty small real quick once you start using them on a regular basis :).

[@jing8927]

The iPad's performance is just extreme! The factory has 1600 nites of brightness it's just insane! The speaker on the Galaxy S8 Ultra are absolutely bizarre. Its humongous screen plus the sound that it produces is very much the most enhanced! Of course, the Surface Pro 9 with Windows is the most powerful user interface due to a desktop prioritized software. The iPad is overall the best in my personal opinion just because of how powerful it truly is! The Ultra is essentially a movie theater in a lot of ways. However, the Surface is a hybrid of a tablet and a laptop. It's very confusing because it's not as strong in terms of the capability to run professional desktop apps as even some other Windows laptops come to doing heavy tasks better

[@jing8927]

I think Apple's M series chips could be a backronym of the word Mightiest. Perhaps monstrous could also be a good full form.

[@mikedropstech]

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[@busybee2148]

TAB S8ULTRA VS IPAD PRO M2 I choose iPad Pro for it *M2 chip better CPU better GPU with custom encoders and decoders for editing,,, *Brighter display 1000 nits to 1600 nits true HDR and Dolby vision support and variable refresh rate display with much better anireflictive coating *much faster thunderbolt port * faster NVME storage * better pro apps that specifically made for iPad in mind * better video editing better editing apps and pro apps like resolve * better rear cams with lidar better video rec prores etc *much better footing keyboard and trackpad * much better gaming with 120 fps support too * full desktop web browsing and faster web browsing as many test shows * longer os support * Face ID seamless easy to uses works in all condition no need tp touch the device *bluetooth 5.3 Show less

[@mikedropstech]

Fair enough. But in real life day to day usage they both feel pretty amazing 😁

[@elizabeth3280]

I have the highest spec Ipad pro but use it less than I did my tab s7+ because Ipad's have crap capabilities when connecting to other monitors. My s7+ cracked so that is why I bought the Ipad but I will likely sell to get Samsumg tablet when the 9th gen gets released

[@mikedropstech]

Thanks for adding your experience Elizabeth!

[@marcsmith3739]

I bought the surface pro 9

[@mikedropstech]

Whoop whoop! Let us know how you like it Marc once you've had time to play 😀

[@danikcz]

Very nice video, I still have a dilemma…I wanted an iPad because it has Pages + Numbers, but I don't use an iPhone but a Samsung S21 Ultra….the price of the Samsung S8 Ultra is 50% of the price of the iPad for me, plus I will expand with an SD card up to 1 TB….it will pay off to buy Apple ?? Your opinion pls…?

[@ethankasunick7976]

If you don’t have Microsoft word just go with the iPad, but if you do then go with the Ultra. I love my iPad but Pages and Numbers are nothing special compared to Microsoft’s programs

[@mikedropstech]

I’d go ultra all the way. Google docs will work great for you and is way better than pages and numbers. Or go Microsoft word as another option for sure.

[@danikcz]

@@ethankasunick7976 Thank you for your answer. .. I use an old iPad Pro, but otherwise everything is a PC with MS Office… I need to consolidate to one of these two platforms…Especially in business :)

[@mikedropstech]

I think you’ll be happier staying with Office!

[@danikcz]

@@mikedropstech Thank you very much, I'll by Ultra....great review👍🍀

[@foxmeisteruk]

Loved my iPad Pro, but having bought a Tab S8 Ultra, I gave my iPad Pro to my son because, ultimately, I can do more of what I need to do with the Tab S8 Ultra. You didn't go into software here, and I get why, but for me, DeX really narrows the gap between something like the Surface and a tablet. Stage Manager isn't even DeX Light as it currently stands. Just one other point on ecosystems - I buy a lot of digital content, but I will *never* buy any from Apple, because it is tied to their ecosystem. Compare and contrast to the Google approach, where I can access my movies from the Google Play Store on practically any platform, including the iPad/iPhone should I choose.

[@mikedropstech]

Great point on content. Although they’ve opened up the Apple TV app at least on TVs it is absolutely painful on android devices when you want to watch something you own and realize you can’t 😱

[@haeveen8255]

It’s still depend on Ecosystem. Ultra can’t handle much of the photo and Video editing so I’d rather go for the IPad Pro Instead.

[@mikedropstech]

Kinda disagree on this one. Currently using my Tab Ultra as a daily tablet and having zero issues with Lightoom etc. 😳

[@foxmeisteruk]

@@haeveen8255 If your main workflow for a tablet is photo and video editing, I would certainly agree that the iPad Pro is the better choice. I'd also say that if music production is your thing, again the iPad Pro is the better choice. However, those are actually quite niche workflows - I literally don't know of anyone personally who is regularly using a tablet for either of these workflows. For my particular workflow, which is using desktop productivity apps, VPNs, and remote desktops (again a niche workflow), the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is significantly better at it than my iPad Pro was, and if I look at the more mainstream workflows for the average tablet user (media consumption, internet access etc), I'd say the Tab S8 Ultra and the iPad Pro are pretty much on a par.

[@SrpskiCartman]

​@@foxmeisterukHey, I saw you mention remote desktop. I'm trying to find best device that is light, and with which I can remotely use desktop apps from my computer (for photo/video editing). Because of some health issues my laptop is too heavy for me currently (5kg backpack...) and I'm trying to see if I can use iPad pro or Samsung galaxy tab S8 ultra or plus to do some Photoshop/Premier Pro while traveling and working. Do you think using remote desktop apps on them can come closely to working on PC directly because of lag/other issues? (Surface Pro with configuration required to do this kind of work on it is way to expensive so I didn't consider it)

[@davids245]

I voted for the s8 ultra with my wallet. The discounts had alot to do with it, samsung knows im a sucker for their trade in combo deals.

[@mikedropstech]

Dude. The deals are insane when they release new devices. I love it 😱🎉

[@estusflask982]

Apple clearly makes their iPads to not compete with their laptops.

[@mikedropstech]

That’s the challenge right. The deliberate hampering or removal of features benefits the company but not the user. I prefer more options so I can decide what’s best for me and I’m fairness, sometimes a little over lap helps if I only have one device with me in my bag.

[@saboteur8428]

If you get surface 9 you get true version of best apps like chrome or Premier or lr plus you get any other great app and i5 12gen is actually better than m1 ... i dont think there is comparison

[@mikedropstech]

I hear ya, but some folks just need simple apps and long battery life so it depends on each persons needs more than we might like sometimes 😁

[@saboteur8428]

@@mikedropstech wow it's really cool that you read comments you earned a faithful subscriber😂👍

[@mikedropstech]

I love reading the comments and connecting with folks watching!

[@maxmays9480]

Samsung is unquestionably the best, but it would have been a better comparison with the s9 plus because its closer in size to the other 2.

[@mikedropstech]

I get it on size, but I was trying to do the best from each manufacturer.

[@amirrez6002]

I would pay 2k for a 14-15 or even 16 inch surface that has atleast 10 hours of battery

[@mikedropstech]

I hear ya! They really need to get that battery life under control.

[@nopenotgonna175]

I know I’m in the minority but I was happy with the Windows 8 UI and I liked tablet mode on Windows 10. Tablet Mode worked just fine on my Surface Pro 7. I just got a Surface Pro 9 and I’m surprised how much I miss Tablet Mode on Win 11. And I know it was geezers my age who bitched and whined at Microsoft until they removed the very UI that made a Windows tablet useful without a keyboard. 😤

[@mikedropstech]

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[@RyanEllerbe]

I think that’s a money clip and not a belt clip.

[@arthurmorago1680]

Ipad

[@mikedropstech]

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[@DeputyBurbank]

Tablets are annoying. Unless you are watchin g a video full screen.. everything is is actually easier done on your cell phone. There are times I'm trying to do something on my ipad and I think, this is actually easier on my iphone. I cannot see a good case scenario for using a tablet for anything other than watching a movie... even then, watching on a laptop is just as enjoyable. With a laptop you also don't need any of those. Also, one thing which is not addressed when comparing laptops to tablets, when you are laying in bed and want to watch a movie or youtube, the tablet stands don't let you position the screen 90 degrees or or less. The laptop you can put the screen at 90 degrees or at any angle, depending on if you're laying down or propped up.

[@mikedropstech]

Good point on the 90 degree thing. But I love my tablet! I use it way more than my phone for email, browsing the web etc. 😱

[@liambowers9489]

Ultra feels like handling a small TV.

[@mikedropstech]

😂😂😂

[@Mob3tta_01]

I love my s8 ultra. I am team Samsung ❤️

[@mikedropstech]

👍😁😍

[@hannanehstm9514]

Do you get headaches?

[@KiLLJOY1056]

The iPad has the absolute best Anti Reflective screen tech I've ever seen and it really helps make everything pop. The iPad clearly has the best screen by far, but the aspect ratio ruins it. Tab S8 Ultra wins simply for aspect ratio.

[@mikedropstech]

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[@JamesThomas-dn6ee]

It definitely doesn't have the best sceen lol

[@mikedropstech]

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[@roshycherrysunti7693]

I tried all of them... Surprisingly, i prefer Microsoft... I still cant believe it by myself...

[@mikedropstech]

😂😳😱 It’s a great device!

[@IndiaDigitalNomad]

I stopped watching him when he said surface display looks better than ipad

[@mikedropstech]

No worries buddy. Appreciate you checking out the channel. In real life, looking at the displays dude by side in a variety of settings I can only tell you what my eyes see in my opinion 😱😁

[@IndiaDigitalNomad]

@@mikedropstech mate even in your video its clearly shows how dim the screen brightness is for surface unlike apple tablet. Yet for some reason you said surface screen looks alot better. I have seen many other videos of other people too and everyone said apple looked a lot better. Cough Cough sponsorship

[@mikedropstech]

I’ve said it before but cameras don’t always capture everything perfectly so sometimes what you’re watching isn’t exactly how it looks, but brightness isn’t quality and depth of color, the overall quality of a screen is a combination of a ton of different factors. It’s all good buddy, that’s the beauty of choice, we all get to go with what works for us. As for sponsorship, I wish! I still buy everything from big tech 😱

[@amadeuszmurek4782]

Problem of Surface is it's pricing. Too expensive for tablet, too expensive in comparision to laptop, because at this price you can buy better PC :/

[@mikedropstech]

Yeah they’re expensive, but if you can get past the pricing, it’s a very high end device!

[@ericwood3709]

I'm still not sold on any tablet. The MacBook Air M1 is too good! Any ultrabook like that is bound to be. The interface and OS are just far superior, and a tablet can't very well replace even an iPod Touch due to size.

[@mikedropstech]

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[@ericwood3709]

@@mikedropstech I've seriously never seen a compelling reason to use one. I'd love to be convinced. The most compelling case I see is a laptop replacement for people who prefer locked-down mobile operating systems and touch screens.

[@mikedropstech]

Everyone uses things differently for sure, but I can tell you for me, if I could only have ONE device, I'd give up my phone and my laptop before I give up my tablet. It's my 'float around the house with me' device in the evening where I can check emails / chat, browse and research etc. all from something a little less bulky than my laptop, and a little easier to use with the touch interface. For work though, I just can't manage to make a tablet work. I'm still a clamshell laptop kinda guy as that form factor with keyboard, trackpad and stability on my lap just wins hands down. Some things I'll still pick up my tablet for though like straightforward Lightroom editing, as it's super easy and pretty effortless on the tablet vs. my laptop. I guess that's the fun of tech, so many choices to suit everyone's preferences!

[@ericwood3709]

@@mikedropstech That's what my little MacBook is to me, plus a good casual gaming machine. I've been running some DOS games on it from GOG, for instance. Granted, both can be good for that sort of thing, but the software selection is certainly different, and then there's the interface issue. As for my work, a tablet would be useless, I think. I rely on Word, a PDF reader, TextEdit, a web browser, and the ability to quickly and easily copy and paste text between them, not to mention type a lot. So a tablet would be strictly for non-work purposes for me, and there the MacBook just wipes the floor with it. I mean, it's light and small enough that I never have an issue carrying it around and using it wherever.