Apple iPad Air 10.9" iPad Air 4 Space Gray 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 10.9" iPad Air 4 Space Gray 2020
The Apple iPad Air 4 in renewed premium condition is generally well-received, with most users reporting that it looks and functions like new, with fast shipping and excellent value for the price. However, there are recurring complaints about cosmetic issues like dents and scratches, missing charging blocks, and occasional battery or charging port problems, which detract from an otherwise positive experience.
Pros
- Like-new condition and flawless
- Fast shipping and delivery
- Great value for the price
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek design and high performance
Cons
- Missing charging block
- Dents and scratches on body/screen
- Battery or charging port issues
- Cracked power button affecting Touch ID
- Generic box and accessories
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life. However, significant frustrations arise from the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with many applications and peripherals, along with some reports of hardware defects and a fragile screen. The device is praised for portability and speed, but potential buyers are strongly advised to verify software compatibility before purchasing.
Pros
- Sleek and elegant design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Excellent battery life
- Fast and snappy performance
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
- Fragile screen prone to cracking
- Keyboard and pen sold separately
- Blue screen and stability problems
- Screen door effect on OLED model
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.9" iPad Air 4 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| GPU* | Apple★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 28 Wh | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.9" iPad Air 4 Space Gray 2020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.
