Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
88 out of 100 high confidence 220 reviews
The iPad Air 11-inch M3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its fast performance, sharp display, and lightweight design. Many use it for studying, note-taking, and entertainment, and find it a great value. A few negative reviews mention battery drain issues, connectivity problems, and delivery frustrations, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Fast M3 performance
- Sharp and vivid display
- Lightweight and portable
- Great battery life
- Good value for money
Cons
- Battery drains too fast
- Connectivity issues with other devices
- Delivery problems from retailer
- Accessories sold separately
- Not worth the price for some
Performance 25
Display quality 18
Portability 15
Battery life 12
Value for money 10
Connectivity 3
Scores
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Entertainment
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.072score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 20250.126score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 Starlight 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M3
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.