Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 32GB, Cellular, Silver
Apple
34 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 32GB, Cellular, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Users find this iPad to be an excellent value for kids, praising its ease of use and the ability to lock down apps with guided access. The pre-owned model works perfectly and is fast, making it a great budget-friendly choice for toddlers. However, the sample is very small and lacks detailed negative feedback.
Pros
- Ease of use for kids
- Guided access to lock apps
- Great value pre-owned
- Fast performance
- Durable with a case
Cons
- Requires a case for drop protection
- Small sample of reviews
Value for money 3
Ease of use 2
Kids friendly 3
Performance 2
Durability 1
Sample size 1
Scores
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Student
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad mini 7.9" 4th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | A18 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | PowerVR |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR3 |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 7.9" |
| 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 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 19 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 mini 7.9" 4th Generation 2015, A8, 2GB, 32GB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong sharpness (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong reading battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average gpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.
