Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Cellular, Pink
Apple
83 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Cellular, Pink
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The refurbished M1 iPad Air receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its like-new condition and powerful performance. Users highlight excellent value for money, great battery life, and smooth operation for tasks like note-taking and photo editing. Minor cosmetic issues such as scratches are noted but do not detract from overall satisfaction.
Pros
- like-new condition
- powerful M1 performance
- excellent value for money
- great battery life
- smooth for note-taking and photo editing
Cons
- occasional screen scratches
- minor cosmetic flaws
- some units arrived with a crack
- unexpectedly turned on in box (rare)
Condition vs new 5
Performance 5
Value for money 4
Battery life 2
Cosmetic flaws 4
Screen quality 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | 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 | 0.46 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 28 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Cellular, Pink
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5th Generation
Scores 83 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 26 specs.