Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Apple
85 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
78 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Overall, users are very satisfied with this refurbished iPad Air, praising its performance, condition, and value. The main complaints center on a confusing in-store purchase process with Verizon, not the device itself. A few minor issues like weight and a limiting operating system were noted, but the majority recommend it.
Pros
- Refurbished looks brand new
- Fast and snappy performance
- Great value for money
- Excellent packaging
- Clear graphics
Cons
- Confusing in-store purchase process
- Heavier than expected
- Limiting operating system
- Poor customer service
- Verizon activation issues
Product quality 7
Value for money 5
Purchase experience 2
Packaging 2
Performance 3
Weight 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 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★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 36 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reading battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
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 Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray0.090score per dollar
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum0.072score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M2
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.