Apple iPad Air 11" M2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Starlight
Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 11" M2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Apple (9-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.46 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 29 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Starlight
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %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)
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 2024, 8GB, 512GB, Starlight
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M2
Scores 84 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 2 of 26 specs.
