Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
Apple
49 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
86 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Apple iPad 9th generation is highly regarded by users for its smooth performance, good battery life, and great value for money, especially when purchased on sale. It handles everyday tasks like streaming, browsing, and light gaming without issues, though some users note slow charging and occasional app or location quirks. Setup can be tricky for Android users transitioning to the Apple ecosystem, particularly for child accounts. Overall, it's a durable, budget-friendly device that several owners have handed down to kids and still works perfectly.
Pros
- Smooth and responsive performance
- Great battery life
- Excellent value for money when on sale
- Good size retina display
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- Slow charging speed
- Battery drains faster than ideal
- App and location glitches noted
- Setup confusing for Android users
- Child account setup requires second Apple device
Performance 6
Battery life 5
Value for money 6
Ease of setup 4
Display quality 3
Charging speed 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Productivity
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Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2160 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.