Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Performance 3
Portability 2
Ease of use 2
Processor compatibility 2
Shipping speed 1
Packaging 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 29 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M3
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.