Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Space Gray 2025
Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Space Gray 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The iPad Air M3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning 13-inch display, fast performance, and long battery life. Users appreciate its lightweight design and suitability for tasks like media consumption, schoolwork, and professional use with accessories. A few note the high price and minor adjustments from previous models, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Stunning 13-inch display
- Fast M3 performance
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great for media consumption
Cons
- High price point
- Minor adjustment from previous models
- Quick start manual too minimal
Display quality 6
Performance 4
Battery life 2
Portability 2
Value for money 3
Accessory compatibility 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Art Design
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Student
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Apple (9-Core)★ | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 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 | 0.62 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 37 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Space Gray 2025
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
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
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Space Gray 20250.058score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.071score per dollar
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 84 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.