Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen 2024, A17 Pro, 8GB, 512GB, Space Gray
Apple
76 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Apple (5-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 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★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 19 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen 2024, A17 Pro, 8GB, 512GB, Space Gray
- Strong sharpness (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen 2024, A17 Pro, 8GB, 512GB, Space Gray0.087score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum0.072score per dollar
Apple iPad mini 8.3" 7th Gen 2024, A17 Pro, 8GB, 512GB, Space Gray offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.