Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gold
Apple
65 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
Scores
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Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Reading
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| GPU* | —★ | Integrated |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2224 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 256GB, Cellular, Gold
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.