Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Apple
66 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with this refurbished iPad, praising its value for money, performance, and ease of use. Many mention it looks and works like new, with fast operation and good memory. The main recurring complaint is slow charging and mediocre battery life, but this does not overshadow the positive experience.
Pros
- Value for money
- Easy setup
- Fast performance
- Good memory capacity
- Like new condition
Cons
- Slow charging
- Mediocre battery life
Value for money 5
Performance 6
Ease of use 4
Battery life 2
Charging speed 2
Condition 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | A12 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| GPU* | —★ | Integrated |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2160 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation 2020, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation wins 8 specs while Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" wins 10.