Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Air 11" M2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Blue
Apple
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Blue
82 out of 100 high confidence 231 reviews
The iPad Air 11-inch (M2) is widely praised for its excellent performance, portability, and value for money, especially among students and professionals. Users highlight its fast processor, good display, and compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil. However, a significant minority report serious battery life issues, with some units failing to charge after a year, and a few mention problems with charging speed and WiFi connectivity. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile tablet that can replace a laptop for many tasks, but battery reliability remains a concern.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great portability
- Good value for money
- Excellent display quality
- Apple Pencil compatibility
Cons
- Battery life issues
- Slow charging speed
- WiFi credential loss
- Expensive for some
- Lack of innovation
Performance 15
Battery life 12
Portability 10
Value for money 8
Display quality 7
Apple pencil compatibility 5
Scores
Student
Entertainment
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Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Air 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics★ | Apple (9-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 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 Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 128GB, Blue
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.