Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Keyboard
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Apple
88 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Keyboard, Platinum
Microsoft
21 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
88 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The iPad Mini 2025 is highly praised for its portability, speed, and crisp display. Users love it for reading, writing, and media consumption, though some note a learning curve due to its small size. Verified buyers highlight its reliability and value, especially when purchased from retailers like Best Buy. A few reviewers desire more storage options.
Pros
- Highly portable and lightweight
- Fast performance
- Crisp and beautiful screen
- Great for reading and writing
- Long battery life
Cons
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Limited internal storage expansion
- Some desire more storage capacity
- Unanswered product questions
Portability 9
Performance 6
Display quality 3
Battery life 2
Storage 4
Learning curve 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Keyboard, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple A17 Pro★ | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6★ | — |
| GPU | Apple (5-Core)★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | — |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2266 px★ | — |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen for Business |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | — |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Battery | 19 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong water resistance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Keyboard, Platinum
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average screen (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad mini 8.3" A17 Pro
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.