Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
78 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
78 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong storage (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average battery (31st percentile)
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 20250.019score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 20250.039score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 78 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.
