Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022
Apple
68 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022
85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The iPad Air 5th generation is overwhelmingly praised for its performance, screen quality, and value, especially as a refurbished unit. Users highlight the M1 chip, long battery life, and compatibility with Apple Pencil and Final Cut Pro. A few minor complaints include scratches on the screen, a missing original charger, and a delayed refund from one seller, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- M1 chip performance
- Long battery life
- Great screen quality
- Works with Apple Pencil
- Runs Final Cut Pro
Cons
- Minor screen scratches on some units
- Missing original charger in some cases
- Delayed refund from one seller
- Watermark on back cover (one unit)
- No Apple app trials or Apple Care with refurbished
Performance 5
Battery life 5
Screen quality 4
Value for money 6
Build quality 3
Accessories included 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Reading
Student
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 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 | 0.29 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong cpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.