Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, 64GB, 64GB, Blue

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, 64GB, 64GB, Blue

Apple
31 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, 64GB, 64GB, Blue

No customer feedback yet

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

68 out of 100 high confidence 155 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, portability, and impressive OLED display, with many users praising its speed and battery life. However, significant frustrations center on the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with certain software and peripherals, as well as some reports of blue screens, fragility, and the lack of included keyboard and pen. Overall, it's a well-liked device for those with compatible needs, but a risky purchase for users reliant on legacy x86 applications.

Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
  • Keyboard and pen not included
  • Fragile screen
  • Blue screen errors
  • Heavier than other tablets
👎 Snapdragon arm compatibility 12
👍 Display quality 10
👍 Battery life 8
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Build quality 5
👎 Included accessories 4

Scores

Art Design
Apple
42
Microsoft
94
Entertainment
Apple
32
Microsoft
87
Productivity
Apple
35
Microsoft
87
Student
Apple
41
Microsoft
82
Business
Apple
26
Microsoft
78
Reading
Apple
31
Microsoft
53

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU—Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
24,809
Cores—12★
GPU—Adreno
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage64 GB512 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size10.9"13"
Resolution—2880 px★
Panel—OLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—2★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight—0.89 kg★
Battery—53 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, 64GB, 64GB, Blue

  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)
  • Below average screen (30th percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

Pricing

Apple iPad Air 10.9" 5 2022, 64GB, 64GB, Blue

No current pricing available

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment