Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026
The iPad Air M4 is widely praised for its blazing-fast performance, crisp display, and lightweight design, making it a solid upgrade from older models. Users highlight the M4 chip's ability to handle demanding apps and multitasking with ease, though a few note the lack of Face ID and some software quirks. Overall, it delivers excellent value for most users, especially those upgrading from older iPads.
Pros
- Blazing fast M4 performance
- Crisp and bright display
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Seamless multitasking
Cons
- No Face ID (only Touch ID)
- Occasional software bugs and freezes
- Older Apple Pencil not compatible
- No SD card slot
- Sidecar lacks sound output from iPad
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Air 11" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 29 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Air 11" M4 Purple 2026
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.