Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
Apple
31 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 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
60 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The iPad itself is praised for its performance and value, with many users finding it works great for basic tasks and entertainment. However, there are significant concerns about battery issues and activation problems, with one user reporting both units they purchased failed to activate. Overall, while many are satisfied, the negative experiences are detailed and verified, lowering the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great performance
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Works well for basic tasks
- Perfect for kids' entertainment
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Activation issues
- Device freezes and crashes
- Generic charger charges slowly
- Not all units work properly
Performance 6
Value for money 4
Battery life 2
Activation issues 2
Reliability 3
Ease of setup 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 1.65 GHz none | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU | M9 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th generation 2017, A9 third-generation, 32GB, Silver
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %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: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.