Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
Apple
60 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Black 2026
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The iPad Air (2022) receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, speed, and value, especially compared to the iPad 10th generation. Users appreciate the lightweight design and smooth experience with the Apple Pencil, but some note minor issues like battery health degradation, incorrect charging accessories, and scratches on refurbished units. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile purchase for creative and professional tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Smooth Apple Pencil experience
- Vibrant display quality
Cons
- Battery health degradation on refurbished units
- Incorrect charging accessories provided
- Minor scratches on refurbished displays
- Battery drains quickly with iPadOS 18
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Apple pencil compatibility 1
Charging accessories 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Art Design
Productivity
Entertainment
Student
Reading
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| GPU | — | Integrated |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | — |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | CyberGeek Stylus Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.88 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Black 2026
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.