Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
79 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
89 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★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 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★ | 37 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 social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
