Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
Apple
36 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
72 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
Most users are happy with this iPad Air 2, especially as an upgrade from older models. A few complaints mention screen issues and poor battery life, but overall it's seen as a good value for the price.
Pros
- Great upgrade from older iPads
- Fast and free shipping
- Good condition refurbished
- Works well for kids
- Nice size and looks like newer model
Cons
- Screen lines and fading issues
- Poor battery life
- Gets warm with continued use
- Apple won't service preowned devices
- Best Buy return issues
Upgrade value 2
Screen quality 2
Battery life 2
Shipping speed 1
Condition refurbished 2
Customer service 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple A8X | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Gold 2014
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %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: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.