Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Microsoft - Surface Go 4
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Surface Go 4, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the Surface Go 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE scores 52.2 and the Surface Go 4 scores 49.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy Tab S10 FE edges ahead on the Mars Score (52.2 vs 49.1), but the 3.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy Tab S10 FE if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, weight, among others.
The Surface Go 4 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, stylus support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 71.43% more. 600 nits vs 350 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 90 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 497 vs 521.
- ▲Screen size — 3.81% more. 10.9 " vs 10.5 ".
Why Microsoft - Surface Go 4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 10.9 "lead | 10.5 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 90 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | LCD | LCD |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 350 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 497 glead | 521 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | truelead | false |
| OS | Android | Windowslead |
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