Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019 3rd Gen vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019 3rd Gen, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Gray
Apple
60 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019 3rd Gen, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Gray
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The iPad Air 3 refurbished unit receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its near-mint condition, excellent battery life, and great value for money. Users praise its performance for drawing, note-taking, and streaming, with many noting it looks and runs like new. However, a few buyers report cosmetic issues like scratches or a known display white spot defect, and one reviewer had a security concern with leftover software. Overall, most customers are highly satisfied and recommend it as a budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Near-mint condition
- Excellent battery life
- Great value for money
- Perfect for drawing and note-taking
- Fast charging and setup
Cons
- Cosmetic scratches and wear
- Known display white spot defect
- Leftover software from previous owner
- Poor Amazon packaging
- Non-Apple OEM charger included
Condition 8
Value for money 6
Battery life 3
Display defect 2
Cosmetic issues 3
Packaging 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019 3rd Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2224 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 2019 3rd Gen, 4GB, 64GB, Cellular, Gray
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
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.