Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Silver 2015
Apple
48 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 2015
65 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The iPad Air 2 receives mixed feedback from users. Many praise its performance, value for money, and suitability for children, but a significant number report battery issues, scratches, and charging problems, especially with refurbished units. Verified negative reviews highlight poor customer service and defective units, while positive reviews emphasize good condition and functionality.
Pros
- Good performance
- Great value for money
- Suitable for children
- Good battery life
- Sleek design
Cons
- Battery issues
- Scratches and dents
- Charging problems
- Poor customer service
- Defective units
Battery life 12
Build quality 10
Value for money 8
Customer service 5
Performance 7
Scratches and dents 9
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 | 3 | 10★ |
| GPU | PowerVR GXA6850 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 16 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 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 | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 28 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Silver 2015
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
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 20150.025score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.002score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 Silver 2015 offers 12.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
