Apple iPad 9.7" 5 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
Apple
32 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Reading
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad 9.7" 5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | — | 4★ |
| GPU | — | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | — | ✓★ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 9.7" 5 2017, A9, 2GB, 32GB, Space Gray
- Strong sharpness (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 24 specs.