Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Silver 2014
Apple
59 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 Silver 2014
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The iPad Air 2 refurbished receives mostly positive feedback for its value, performance, and condition, though a few users report severe battery issues and slow charging. Verified buyers praise its fast setup, long battery life, and compatibility with accessories like Wacom, but caution that quality can be hit-or-miss. The main drawbacks are inconsistent battery performance and non-Apple accessories in some units.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast setup and performance
- Long battery life
- Compatible with Wacom
- Good condition (almost new)
Cons
- Battery issues (dies quickly)
- Slow charging
- Non-Apple packaging and charger
- Scratches on back
- Inconsistent quality (hit or miss)
Battery life 5
Value for money 6
Condition and appearance 5
Charging speed 2
Packaging and accessories 2
Performance and speed 4
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 M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX543 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR2 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | 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 Silver 2014
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (70th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %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
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Silver 2014
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.