Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 2019, 64GB, 64GB, Space Gray
Apple
32 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| GPU | — | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 0.89 kg★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 2019, 64GB, 64GB, Space Gray
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 24 specs.