Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Blue
Apple
68 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1265U | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Iris Xe Graphics | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 1640 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Blue
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum0.002score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Blue0.010score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, M1, 8GB, 64GB, Blue offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9
Scores 71 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
