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, 128GB, Space Gray
Apple
46 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, 128GB, Space Gray
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The refurbished iPad is widely praised for its excellent condition, smooth performance, and long battery life, making it a great value for everyday use like browsing, streaming, and light work. A few users noted minor issues: one returned it due to app incompatibility with the older iOS, and another reported a slow charger that doesn't fully charge. Overall, most buyers are highly satisfied and recommend it, especially for children or recreational use.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Smooth performance
- Great battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- App incompatibility with older iOS
- Slow charger that doesn't fully charge
- Minor setup issues requiring reset
Condition 8
Battery life 6
Performance 7
Value for money 6
Screen quality 4
Ios compatibility 2
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad 9.7" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple Ax |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 2 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 9.7" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 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 | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 32 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, 128GB, Space Gray
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong reading battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th 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.
