Microsoft Surface 10.8" 3 Silver
Microsoft
30 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Space Gray 2025
Apple
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface 10.8" 3 Silver
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Space Gray 2025
72 out of 100 high confidence 1129 reviews
The iPad Air M3 is generally well-received, with users praising its fast performance, lightweight design, and vibrant display. Many consider it a great value, especially when purchased on sale, and a worthy upgrade from older models. However, some users report issues with battery life, and a few express disappointment with the price-to-performance ratio or specific defects. Overall, it's a solid choice for most users, though the Pro model may be better for those needing more power or a 120Hz screen.
Pros
- Fast M3 performance
- Lightweight and portable
- Vibrant display
- Good value on sale
- Easy data transfer
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Overpriced for some
- No 120Hz display
- Speaker quality issues
- Random shutdowns
Performance 25
Battery life 12
Value for money 10
Display quality 8
Portability 6
Customer service 5
Scores
Reading
Student
Business
Art Design
Productivity
Entertainment
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface 10.8" 3 | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Apple M3 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.8" | 11" |
| Resolution | — | 2360 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 29 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface 10.8" 3 Silver
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Space Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M3
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.