Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024
Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The iPad Mini 2025 is highly praised for its portability, speed, and crisp display. Users love it for reading, writing, and media consumption, though some note a learning curve due to its small size. Verified buyers highlight its reliability and value, especially when purchased from retailers like Best Buy. A few reviewers desire more storage options.
Pros
- Highly portable and lightweight
- Fast performance
- Crisp and beautiful screen
- Great for reading and writing
- Long battery life
Cons
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Limited internal storage expansion
- Some desire more storage capacity
- Unanswered product questions
Portability 9
Performance 6
Display quality 3
Battery life 2
Storage 4
Learning curve 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Space Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 83 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 27 specs.