Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 4GB, 64GB, Blue

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 4GB, 64GB, Blue

Apple
57 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 4GB, 64GB, Blue

No customer feedback yet

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

68 out of 100 high confidence 155 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, portability, and impressive OLED display, with many users praising its speed and battery life. However, significant frustrations center on the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with certain software and peripherals, as well as some reports of blue screens, fragility, and the lack of included keyboard and pen. Overall, it's a well-liked device for those with compatible needs, but a risky purchase for users reliant on legacy x86 applications.

Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
  • Keyboard and pen not included
  • Fragile screen
  • Blue screen errors
  • Heavier than other tablets
👎 Snapdragon arm compatibility 12
👍 Display quality 10
👍 Battery life 8
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Build quality 5
👎 Included accessories 4

Scores

Art Design
Apple
66
Microsoft
94
Entertainment
Apple
59
Microsoft
87
Productivity
Apple
55
Microsoft
87
Student
Apple
47
Microsoft
82
Business
Apple
51
Microsoft
78
Reading
Apple
49
Microsoft
53

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU*Apple M1 Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,120
24,809
Cores812★
GPUIntegrated GraphicsAdreno
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage64 GB512 GB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size10.9"13"
Resolution2360 px2880 px★
PanelIPSOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.46 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—53 Wh★
OSiOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 4GB, 64GB, Blue

  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong screen (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 25 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment