Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Purple 2024
Apple
76 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Purple 2024
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The iPad mini is widely praised for its speed, portability, and security features like biometric access. However, some users find it less intuitive than larger iPads or iPhones, and the 60Hz refresh rate can cause motion blur for those used to newer devices. Overall, it's a powerful and compact productivity tool that takes a bit of getting used to.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Portable and compact size
- Biometric security
- Great productivity tool
- Easy to carry in small bags
Cons
- Not intuitive for beginners
- 60Hz refresh rate causes motion blur
- Large bezels for 2026
- Learning curve from Android
- Requires larger iPad skills
Performance 3
Portability 2
Ease of use 3
Display quality 1
Build quality 1
Security 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A17 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Purple 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 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 mini 8.3" A17 Pro Purple 20240.133score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.072score per dollar
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro Purple 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.