Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
Apple
60 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The iPad 6th generation receives mostly positive feedback for its value as a budget-friendly refurbished device, especially for children and casual use like reading, drawing, and watching shows. However, several users report issues such as battery drain, app glitches, a blue line appearing on the screen, and the included stylus not being compatible with this model. The lack of ongoing software updates from Apple is also a notable concern.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good for reading and drawing
- Perfect for children
- Comes with charger and adapter
- Works well for casual use
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- App glitches and crashes
- Blue line appears on screen
- Included stylus not compatible
- No more software updates from Apple
Value for money 4
Battery life 1
App stability 1
Screen issues 1
Stylus compatibility 2
Software updates 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Art Design
Student
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | PowerVR Series7XT Plus | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Gen Silver 2018
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.