Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
The iPad 9th generation is generally well-liked for its solid performance, good value, and useful features like the headphone jack and home button. However, refurbished units have inconsistent quality, with some arriving bent, chipped, or with battery and charging issues. The device is praised for its speed, battery life, and versatility for students and casual users, but storage limitations and the Lightning port are common drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Smooth performance with A13 Bionic chip
- Good battery life (up to 10 hours)
- Headphone jack included
- Physical home button with Touch ID
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbished quality (bent, chipped)
- Battery and charging issues on some units
- Limited 64GB storage fills up quickly
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Off-brand charger included with some refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2160 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.49 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.