Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 1TB, Starlight
Apple
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 1TB, Starlight
92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Apple iPad Air 13-inch with M2 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers consistently praise its fast performance, excellent battery life, and vibrant large screen, making it ideal for gaming, creative work, and productivity. A few minor drawbacks include the need for a new Apple Pencil Pro and slightly heavier weight compared to the 11-inch model, but overall it is considered a worthwhile upgrade.
Pros
- Fast M2 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Large vibrant 13-inch display
- Great for gaming and multitasking
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Requires new Apple Pencil Pro
- Slightly heavier than 11-inch model
- No support for older Apple Pencil
Performance 7
Battery life 6
Display quality 6
Portability 5
Build quality 4
Apple pencil compatibility 2
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Air 13" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 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 | 0.89 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 37 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
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)
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 1TB, Starlight
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average reading battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum0.072score per dollar
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Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 1TB, Starlight0.096score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 13" M2 2024, 8GB, 1TB, Starlight offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M2
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.