Apple iPad Air 10.9" MM9E3LL/A-cr Blue 2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" MM9E3LL/A-cr Blue 2022
The iPad Air 5th generation is highly praised for its M1 processor, excellent screen, and fast performance, making it a great value compared to the Pro models. Users appreciate the long battery life, premium build quality, and compatibility with Apple Pencil and Final Cut Pro. Some minor issues include small scratches on the screen, a generic charger instead of original, and occasional shipping delays. Overall, it is considered a fantastic purchase for both work and entertainment.
Pros
- M1 processor performance
- Excellent screen quality
- Long battery life
- Premium build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Minor screen scratches
- Generic charger instead of original
- Shipping delays
- No original Apple charger included
- Watermark on back cover (one case)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life. However, significant frustrations arise from the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with many applications and peripherals, along with some reports of hardware defects and a fragile screen. The device is praised for portability and speed, but potential buyers are strongly advised to verify software compatibility before purchasing.
Pros
- Sleek and elegant design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Fast and snappy performance
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
- Fragile screen prone to cracking
- Keyboard and pen sold separately
- Blue screen and stability problems
- Screen door effect on OLED model
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" MM9E3LL/A-cr | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | — | 12★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| 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 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" MM9E3LL/A-cr Blue 2022
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.