Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey
Apple
52 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Overall, users are satisfied with the iPad Air 3, praising its speed, reliability, and display quality. However, one reviewer reported significant Wi-Fi connectivity issues with two units, and another found the screen smaller than expected. Despite these drawbacks, most would recommend it.
Pros
- Fast and snappy performance
- Reliable for streaming
- Amazing display quality
- Easy to set up
- Fast delivery
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Screen smaller than expected
Performance 4
Display quality 3
Reliability 2
Wifi connectivity 1
Screen size 1
Delivery speed 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2224 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air (3rd Gen) 10.5" 2019, A12 Bionic, 3GB, 64GB, Space Grey
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (11th percentile)11th %ile
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)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.