Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Purple
Apple
89 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 Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Purple
92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Apple iPad Air 13-inch with M2 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its blazing-fast performance, excellent battery life, and the large, vibrant display that is ideal for gaming, creative work, and productivity. A few minor drawbacks include the incompatibility with the first-generation Apple Pencil and a slight increase in weight compared to the 11-inch model, but overall it is considered a worthwhile upgrade.
Pros
- Blazing fast M2 performance
- Excellent battery life
- Large and vibrant 13-inch display
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Incompatible with first-generation Apple Pencil
- Slightly heavier than 11-inch model
- Requires purchase of Apple Pencil Pro for stylus use
Performance 6
Battery life 5
Display quality 5
Portability 4
Build quality 3
Apple pencil compatibility 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Student
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 37 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Purple
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average reading battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
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: Apple iPad Air 13" M2
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.