Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Microsoft
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2015
Apple
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Performance 3
Battery life 2
Pen support 1
Storage options 1
Portability 2
Value for money 2
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2015
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | — |
| Cores | 4★ | — |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | — |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Space Gray 2015
- Strong battery (70th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7
Scores 69 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.