Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE vs Microsoft - Surface Go 4
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE | Microsoft - Surface Go 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 350 nits |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Weight | 497 g | 521 g |
| Screen size | 10.9 " | 10.5 " |
Between the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Surface Go 4, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Surface Go 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE scores 57.8 and the Surface Go 4 scores 54.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (57.8 vs 54.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 71.43% more. 600 nits vs 350 nits.
The Surface Go 4 similarly does not 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 do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE or Microsoft - Surface Go 4?
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE leads the current Mars Score by 2.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE if…
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S10 FE has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, weight g.
Choose Microsoft - Surface Go 4 if…
Microsoft - Surface Go 4 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |