Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr Purple 2022
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
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life. However, significant frustrations arise from the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with many applications and peripherals, along with some reports of hardware defects and a fragile screen. The device is praised for portability and speed, but potential buyers are strongly advised to verify software compatibility before purchasing.
Pros
- Sleek and elegant design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Fast and snappy performance
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
- Fragile screen prone to cracking
- Keyboard and pen sold separately
- Blue screen and stability problems
- Screen door effect on OLED model
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" MME23LL/A-cr | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 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★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
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" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.