Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 2021
Apple
31 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
Scores
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Student
Reading
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 0.87 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 2021
- Strong storage (75th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 20210.066score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.035score per dollar
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 2021 offers 1.9x better value for money
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Gen Space Gray 2021
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.