Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 2024
Apple
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 2024
85 out of 100 high confidence 73 reviews
The iPad mini (A17 Pro) is widely praised for its compact size, powerful performance, and excellent portability. Users love it for reading, note-taking, media consumption, and light creative work, with many noting it fits easily in small bags or even pockets. Common minor complaints include the 60Hz refresh rate causing some motion blur, the lack of Face ID, and slightly awkward button placement for screenshots. Overall, it is seen as a premium, versatile device that balances power and portability exceptionally well.
Pros
- Compact and highly portable design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip performance
- Excellent battery life for all-day use
- Sharp and vibrant display
- Lightweight and comfortable one-handed use
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate causes motion blur
- No Face ID, only Touch ID
- Awkward button placement for screenshots
- Display not LED at this price point
- Learning curve for Android switchers
Portability 18
Performance 15
Battery life 8
Display quality 10
Refresh rate 3
Face id 2
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple A17 Pro |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | Apple (5-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 8.3" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2266 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| IP Rating | — | IPX4 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 19 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Blue 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.