Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation Gold 2019
Apple
65 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2224 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st Gen) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation Gold 2019
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 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 10.5" 3rd Generation Gold 20190.014score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Sapphire 20240.002score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation Gold 2019 offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
