Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024
Apple
69 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The iPad mini 7th gen is widely praised for its portability, speed, and versatility, making it a great companion for reading, writing, and media consumption. Users love its compact size that fits between a phone and a full-sized iPad, though some note a learning curve due to its small screen requiring larger iPad skills. A few wish for more internal storage, but external storage is supported via USB-C. Overall, it's a highly satisfying device for on-the-go use.
Pros
- Portable and compact size
- Fast performance
- Great for reading and writing
- Perfect for media consumption
- Easy to carry everywhere
Cons
- Learning curve for small screen
- Limited internal storage options
- Cannot add 5G after purchase
- Internal storage not expandable
Portability 5
Performance 3
Screen size 3
Storage 4
Ease of use 2
Connectivity 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" Purple 2024
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.