Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
Apple
31 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
72 out of 100 high confidence 96 reviews
The refurbished iPad 5th generation receives mostly positive feedback for its value and condition, with many users praising it as a great gift for children or grandchildren. However, a significant minority report issues like battery drain, slow performance, and charging problems, with some units arriving cracked or non-functional. Overall, it is seen as a good budget option for kids or light use, but quality control and battery life are common concerns.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Like-new condition
- Perfect for kids
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Slow performance over time
- Charging issues
- Some units arrive cracked
- No charger included
Value for money 18
Battery life 12
Performance 10
Condition on arrival 8
Charging issues 6
Customer service 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple A9 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | M9 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Stylus |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.47 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iOS |
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 9.7" 5th Generation 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.
