Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2014, A8X, 1GB, 128GB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2014, A8X, 1GB, 128GB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
57 Overall Score
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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
81 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
55
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
57
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
51
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
71
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
56
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
58
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7"Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*Apple M2 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,637
19,284
Cores810★
GPUPowerVR SGX543Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM1 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR2LPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeeMMCSSD★
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size9.7"13"
Resolution2048 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C02★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
Physical
Weight0.45 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" 2014, A8X, 1GB, 128GB, Cellular, Silver

  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

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 18 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment