Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
The iPad mini receives mostly positive feedback, with many users praising its condition, performance, and value as a refurbished product. However, a few negative reviews highlight issues with packaging, cosmetic damage, and a subpar charger, leading to mixed experiences. Overall, most buyers are satisfied, especially for gifting or secondary use.
Pros
- Great condition like new
- Easy to set up
- Comes with charger
- Good battery life
- Smooth performance
Cons
- Poor packaging
- Cosmetic dings and dents
- Subpar charger included
- Battery not charged on arrival
- Screen jitter issues
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 6★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 7.9" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.