Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
Apple
60 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The iPad Air (2022) receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, speed, and value, especially compared to the iPad 10th generation. Users appreciate the lightweight design and smooth experience with the Apple Pencil, but some note minor issues like battery health degradation, incorrect charging accessories, and scratches on refurbished units. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile purchase for creative and professional tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Smooth Apple Pencil experience
- Vibrant display quality
Cons
- Battery health degradation on refurbished units
- Incorrect charging accessories provided
- Minor scratches on refurbished displays
- Battery drains quickly with iPadOS 18
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Apple pencil compatibility 1
Charging accessories 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Art Design
Student
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (75th percentile)
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 10.9" Geek Squad Refurbished Good 10.9-Inch Space Gray 2022
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.