Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey

Apple
52 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey

78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Overall, users are satisfied with the iPad Air 3, praising its speed, reliability, and display quality. However, one reviewer reported significant Wi-Fi connectivity issues with two units, and another found the screen smaller than expected. Despite these drawbacks, most would recommend it.

Pros
  • Fast and snappy performance
  • Reliable for streaming
  • Amazing display quality
  • Easy to set up
  • Fast delivery
Cons
  • Wi-Fi connectivity issues
  • Screen smaller than expected
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Reliability 2
👎 Wifi connectivity 1
👎 Screen size 1
👍 Delivery speed 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
55
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
57
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
49
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
50
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
47
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
57
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5"Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
5,066
19,284
Cores610★
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM3 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage64 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable—✗
Display
Size10.5"13"
Resolution2224 px2880 px★
PanelIPSOLED★
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple PencilSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
Physical
Weight0.45 kg★0.89 kg
Battery30 Wh47 Wh★
OSiOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey

  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong portability (79th percentile)
  • Strong screen (78th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile

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: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment