Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Silver
Apple
47 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 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Silver
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The iPad Air receives mostly positive feedback for its speed, lightweight design, and long battery life, with one user calling it a must-have for artists. However, a single verified review describes a severely damaged refurbished unit with a cracked screen, raising concerns about quality control. Overall, the product performs well when in good condition, but refurbished units may arrive with defects.
Pros
- Fast and responsive
- Lightweight design
- Long battery life
- Great for artists
- Good value refurbished
Cons
- Refurbished units may arrive damaged
- Cracked screen reported
- Poor quality control on refurbished
Performance 3
Build quality 4
Battery life 2
Value for money 3
Creativity 1
Refurbished quality 2
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Air 10.5" 3rd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | A12 Processor Model |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 3 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2224 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 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.45 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 10.5" 3rd Generation 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Silver
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Strong sharpness (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
