Surface Pro X vs Galaxy Tab S6 vs iPad Pro as daily driver

[viktit88]

Dear colleagues! I am searching for one device for everyday work. I am working with tons of emails and different types of docs (Word, Excel, PP, Acrobat, etc.). What can You suggest to buy?
I have realized, that I’m always out of office and home, work “on the road”.
Now I am using the iPhone XS Max with smart battery case, but seems for me, that I need bigger screen and keyboard to be more productive.
Thinking about Surface Pro X vs Galaxy Tab S6 vs iPad Pro. But I need Your suggestions. Thanks!

 

[GreyFox7]

For Office apps I'd definitely go with the Pro X over iPad Pro or Tab S6 because of the reduced Office functionality on those devices.

 

[viktit88]

For Office apps I'd definitely go with the Pro X over iPad Pro or Tab S6 because of the reduced Office functionality on those devices.

Thanks very much. I can work in iOS or Android Office easily. I don’t need some addings like PowerPivot, PowerMap, etc. I just need the best mail app to communicate with colleagues, messengers like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, different availability to work with any type of doc.

 

[sharpuser]

I agree - The Pro X sounds like it could be a custom solution for you!

 

[jnjroach]

I used the Tab 6 as my daily driver for about 3 months , I replaced it with the Pro X because I use OneNote, as it's still best on Windows.

 

[viktit88]

I used the Tab 6 as my daily driver for about 3 months , I replaced it with the Pro X because I use OneNote, as it's still best on Windows.

Interesting experience. Please, tell me what are Pros and Cons of these devices? What Mail App do You use as daily productivity?

 

[jnjroach]

Interesting experience. Please, tell me what are Pros and Cons of these devices? What Mail App do You use as daily productivity?

90% of my productivity comes from Office 365, I use Outlook Mobile on Android and Outlook on Windows (unless I'm going to be on battery for a prolong time on my Pro X, then I switch to Mail). OneNote on Android is OK, and inking on the Tab 6 is great (but I do miss the eraser of the Surface Pens).

Honestly, for most of what I did, the Tab 6 was fine, we do have a mission critical Excel form that requires the desktop App, not compatible with Web or mobile. I love the portability of the Tab 6 and still use it as my secondary tablet. DeX had potential but feels clunky in implementations with multi-monitor scenarios.

Multitasking is better on Windows, DeX still needs some refinements, if my company had a full deployment of Windows Virtual Desktop, I could use the Tab 6 for everything.

 

[viktit88]

90% of my productivity comes from Office 365, I use Outlook Mobile on Android and Outlook on Windows (unless I'm going to be on battery for a prolong time on my Pro X, then I switch to Mail). OneNote on Android is OK, and inking on the Tab 6 is great (but I do miss the eraser of the Surface Pens).

Honestly, for most of what I did, the Tab 6 was fine, we do have a mission critical Excel form that requires the desktop App, not compatible with Web or mobile. I love the portability of the Tab 6 and still use it as my secondary tablet. DeX had potential but feels clunky in implementations with multi-monitor scenarios.

Multitasking is better on Windows, DeX still needs some refinements, if my company had a full deployment of Windows Virtual Desktop, I could use the Tab 6 for everything.

Thank You very much. Have You ever tried Apple devices? I found Apple Mail native app very effective, much more productive, than gmail or outlook. I never used Office 365, as a professional user. Maybe this will be much more productive.

 

[jnjroach]

Thank You very much. Have You ever tried Apple devices? I found Apple Mail native app very effective, much more productive, than gmail or outlook. I never used Office 365, as a professional user. Maybe this will be much more productive.

I personally will not use Apple devices or software...I run my practice on Microsoft.