Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 2024, A17 Pro, 256GB, Space Gray
Apple
51 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 2024, A17 Pro, 256GB, Space Gray
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The iPad 7 refurbished unit from Techdeals4Less generally receives high marks for its pristine condition and performance, with one user calling it the best refurbished item they ever bought. However, there are significant issues: one unit arrived dead on arrival and the refund process took nearly a month, while another user received the wrong color and an incompatible charger. Overall, the product quality is good when it works, but buyers should be cautious about potential defects and seller communication.
Pros
- Pristine condition
- Full battery life
- Perfect screen
- Like new device
- Good value for refurbished
Cons
- Dead on arrival
- Slow refund process
- Wrong color received
- Incompatible charger provided
- Inconsistent seller communication
Product condition 3
Battery life 1
Color accuracy 2
Charger compatibility 1
Defect rate 1
Refund process 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A10 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 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 | 0.29 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 2024, A17 Pro, 256GB, Space Gray
- Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.