Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 4 Silver 2015
Microsoft
41 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 4 | Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Apple M3 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 8★ |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 37 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 4 Silver 2015
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (66th percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
