Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
Apple
61 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
95 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
The iPad 9th generation receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent performance, stunning Retina display, and long battery life. Users highlight its great value for money, especially when compared to the iPad Air 5, and praise the seamless Apple Pencil compatibility and Touch ID. Refurbished units are consistently described as looking and working like new, making this a highly recommended budget-friendly tablet.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Stunning Retina display
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Seamless Apple Pencil compatibility
Cons
- Thicker bezels compared to iPad Air
- Lightning connector instead of USB-C
Performance 6
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Value for money 7
Apple pencil compatibility 3
Build quality 4
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A13 Bionic | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.2" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2160 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.49 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 32 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
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 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 20210.205score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.071score per dollar
Apple iPad 10.2" 9th Generation Space Gray 2021 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.