Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
Apple
77 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The iPad Air (renewed) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance, screen quality, and value. Users find it nearly as capable as the Pro model for everyday tasks and gaming, with many praising the brilliant display and easy setup. A few minor complaints include the lack of a headphone jack, non-intuitive functions, and basic packaging for renewed units. One verified buyer received the wrong size (11" instead of 13") and returned it, but overall sentiment is very favorable.
Pros
- Great performance for daily tasks and gaming
- Brilliant and easy-to-read screen
- Excellent value for renewed price
- Easy setup process
- Good camera and FaceTime quality
Cons
- No headphone jack for wired earphones
- Some functions not intuitive
- Basic packaging for renewed units
- Risk of receiving wrong size (11" vs 13")
Performance 4
Screen quality 3
Value for money 5
Ease of setup 3
Packaging 2
Headphone jack 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 4.05 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Apple M3 chip★ | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 28 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" 2025 Blue
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.