Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 Space Gray 2019
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.
Pros
- Fast performance without bloatware
- Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
- Pen support for efficient note-taking
- Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Unanswered Q&A questions
- Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
- Uncertainty about long-term reliability
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 Space Gray 2019
The renewed 2019 iPad Air (3rd Gen) is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent condition, performance, and value. Users highlight its sleek design, long battery life, and seamless setup, though a few mention minor issues like a dark spot on the screen or slow charging. Overall, it's considered a great buy for the price, especially from reliable sellers like Chrome Source.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Great value for the price
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Long battery life
- Fast and easy setup
Cons
- Slow charging speed
- Dark spot on screen (rare)
- Battery drains faster over time
- Limited storage (64GB)
- Slow shipping times
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 10th Gen | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU | 2736 x 1824 | Apple GPU |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 1668 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 30 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 Space Gray 2019
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 wins 7 specs while Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3 wins 9.