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Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£920RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:11.6 inchesChipset:Intel Core i5-3317U

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.0

Reviews score

10%

6.0

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 70% of tablets
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

6.0

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.7

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 67%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £920
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 7 · 3

Reviewers praise the fast performance and handy stylus, but find it bulky and heavy, with a weak camera.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

Based on 49 owners sharing their experience in online comments

31%positive14%mixed55%negative

Owners value pen support and easy repairs, while drawing lag, dock disconnects, charging failures, and excessive weight cause frustration.

What owners dislike

  • In Photoshop and some other art apps, strokes lag about a quarter second or freeze for several seconds after pressing down, making continuous lines laggy.4
  • The keyboard dock keeps connecting and disconnecting while typing on your lap, and its locking mechanism can come undone during travel.4
  • The tablet can show plugged in but not charging, and wiggling the charger cable may briefly cut power; some units will not turn on at all.4
  • Pen pressure can stop working in some art apps, such as SAI and Photoshop, even with Wacom drivers installed, while still working in others.3
  • Owners find the tablet part too heavy, with its weight making it awkward to hold up when used as a tablet.3
  • Demanding programs such as Lightroom and Photoshop lag, especially with iTunes open, and used units feel very slow, possibly from low RAM or throttling.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

22%

6.0

Performance

20%

5.3

Display

16%

6.1

Camera

14%

5.8

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

5.0

Design

3%

5.5

Audio

6.0
Reviews score
6.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

6.2
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 128 GB of internal storage, which is more than 56.2% of tablets and equal to 20% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
?
Chipset
Intel Core i5-3317U
This tablet runs on Intel Core i5-3317U, which is more advanced than 73.2% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1920×1080
This tablet has a 1920×1080 screen, which is less sharp than 61.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
190 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 190 ppi, which is lower than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 1.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Corning Gorilla Glass, which is more durable than 45.4% of tablets and the same as 32.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
?
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
40 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 40 W, which is faster than 80.3% of tablets and equal to 2.2% of tablets.
Battery life
5.2 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 5.2 hours, which is shorter than that of 95.5% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
888 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 888 g, which is heavier than 96.6% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
17 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 17 ms, which is higher than that of 67.6% of tablets and equal to that of 0.3% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
?
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB) vs the average tablet

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  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core i5-3317U vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core i5-3317U vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 2.22x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (40 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    40 W vs 18 W
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SATA storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SATA vs eMMC
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Core i5-3317U vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Core i5-3317U vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SATA storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SATA vs eMMC
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 2x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 12 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (16 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    16 vs 4
  • 71.8% more memory bandwidth
    This tablet has more memory bandwidth than the average tablet (25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 2.22x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (40 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    40 W vs 18 W
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Stylus included
    This tablet includes a stylus, while the average tablet does not. 17.2% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 4.8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5.2 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 81.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (888 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    888 g vs 490 g
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 14.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models

    6.0

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    7 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.0 vs 7.0
  • 3.54x more expensive
    Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£920 vs £260).
    £920 vs £260
  • 20.0% lower sentiment score
    6.0 vs 7.5
  • 21.2% worse value for money
    Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.23 vs 7.6).
    6.23 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 46.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (350 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    350 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 15% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 7 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2012 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2019
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (700:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    700:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 14% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (190 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 1 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1920×1080 vs 1920×1200).
    1,920×1,080 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.6% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 4.8 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (5.2 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    5.2 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61.4% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, while the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets offer this.
  • 81.2% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (888 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    888 g vs 490 g
  • 3.9 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11.9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    11.9 mm vs 8 mm
  • 128.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (304 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    304 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 8 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (17 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    17 ms vs 9 ms

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Rappler
≈ estimated
28/04/2013
Hands-on review · week of use and scratch test
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular is a solid Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrid and is highly recommended for laptop buyers.
7.0
TechArenaIndia
≈ estimated
26/04/2013
Review · performance, screen and keyboard dock
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular is a strong performer, but costly and short on Windows 8 apps.
8.0
MobileTechReview
≈ estimated
20/02/2013
Hands-on review · pen, battery and camera tests
Verdict
Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular is an attractive choice for digital artists, though pen and driver issues still need fixing.
Overview video
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
trustedreviews.com
≈ estimated
26/10/2012
Full review · Core i5 convertible
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a Core i5 convertible with a sharp Full HD screen and plenty of ports, but it is heavy and has only 64GB storage.
6.0
techau.com.au
≈ estimated
07/08/2013
Hands-on review · Ultrabook-style hybrid
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a fast, solid Windows 8 hybrid, but its heavy build, near six-hour battery and tiny desktop text hold it back.
8.0
umpcportal.com
≈ estimated
13/02/2013
Owner review · Office desk use
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T suits a home office desk, with a sharp screen and smooth inking, though its trackpad and dock feel plasticky.
8.0
infoworld.com
✓ explicit
16/04/2013
Lab test · Business convertible
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T gives business users solid Core i5 power and about five hours of Netflix, though its plasticky dock and loud fan let it down.
6.0
connect.de
≈ estimated
12/03/2013
Hands-on test · Ultrabook-style tablet
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a Windows 8 hybrid for business with a strong pen, but its hazy screen and four-hour battery hold it back.
8.0
tuexperto.com
≈ estimated
03/12/2012
Full review · Windows 8 hybrid
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro runs desktop programs on a Core i5 chip and suits people who carry work around, though its battery is shorter than the home model's.
8.0
hardware.info
≈ estimated
12/01/2013
Benchmark review · Core i5 hybrid
Verdict
The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is the more powerful sibling, with a Core i5, 4GB RAM and USB 3.0, though its SanDisk storage is slower than Samsung's own drives.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

  • Powerful Intel Core i5 processor suitable for multitasking and productivity
  • Vibrant 1080p Full HD display with wide viewing angles
  • Highly accurate and responsive Wacom-powered S-Pen stylus
  • Seamless switching between tablet and laptop modes with included dock
  • Full Windows 8 support allows for legacy desktop application use
  • Integrated 4G LTE cellular connectivity for mobile broadband

What customers don't like about Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro Cellular (4GB + 128GB)

  • Heavy and bulky for a tablet, weighing approximately 2 pounds alone
  • Keyboard dock lacks an integrated secondary battery
  • Plastic construction feels 'plasticky' and less premium than metal competitors
  • Battery life is shorter than Atom-based tablets, averaging 5-6 hours
  • Trackpad is often described as jumpy, inconsistent, or small
  • Limited storage on some models (64GB) is quickly consumed by the OS

Verdict

The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro (700T) is a high-performance Windows 8 hybrid featuring an 11.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) SuperBright Plus display with 10-point multi-touch and an integrated Wacom S Pen. It is powered by an Intel Core i5-3317U dual-core processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a fast 128GB SSD, delivering ultrabook-level performance in a detachable tablet form factor that includes a keyboard dock and optional 4G LTE cellular connectivity. Key advantages include its sharp 400-nit display, responsive stylus integration, and versatile ability to run full desktop applications. However, it is relatively heavy for a tablet at approximately 1.9 lbs (3.5 lbs with the dock), features a primarily plastic build that can feel less premium than competitors, and suffers from a keyboard dock that lacks an integrated secondary battery.

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