Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Air 10.9-Inch 2022, M1, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray
Apple
66 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 10.9-Inch 2022, M1, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The iPad Air (2022) receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, speed, and value, especially compared to the iPad 10th generation. Users appreciate the lightweight design and smooth experience with the Apple Pencil, but some note minor issues like battery health degradation, incorrect charging accessories, and scratches on refurbished units. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile purchase for creative and professional tasks.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great value for the price
- Smooth Apple Pencil experience
- Vibrant display quality
Cons
- Battery health degradation on refurbished units
- Incorrect charging accessories provided
- Minor scratches on refurbished displays
- Battery drains quickly with iPadOS 18
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
Apple pencil compatibility 1
Charging accessories 1
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Air 10.9-Inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M1 |
| 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★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 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 10.9-Inch 2022, M1, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
