Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
82 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 32GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 32GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
63 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" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 32GB, Cellular, Space Gray

72 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

Most buyers are happy with this refurbished iPad, praising its condition, performance, and value for kids and travel. However, one detailed negative review claims the item is not Apple certified and that the wrong model was shipped, with poor customer service. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by this significant complaint.

Pros
  • Works like new
  • Little to no scratches
  • Great for kids
  • Easy to handle size
  • Good value for refurbished
Cons
  • Not Apple certified
  • Wrong model shipped
  • Poor customer service
  • Misleading description
👍 Product condition 4
👍 Performance 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Suitability for kids 3
👎 Authenticity 1
👎 Customer service 1

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
62
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
65
Productivity
Microsoft
86
Apple
53
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
75
Business
Microsoft
77
Apple
58
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
66

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★Apple M2
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
15,636
Cores10★4
GPU*Arc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
5,339
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★4 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"9.7"
Resolution2880 px★2048 px
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.43 kg★
Battery47 Wh★33 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProiOS

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" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 32GB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong reading battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)

Pricing

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation 2018, A10 Fusion, 4GB, 32GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

Apple iPad 9.7" 6th Generation Better at:

Reading

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