Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Air, praising its sharp, vivid screen, light weight, and excellent battery life. The M3 chip is noted as fast and snappy, making it a great value compared to the iPad Pro for most tasks. Customer service from B&H is also highlighted as helpful, though one user wished they had been reminded to buy a case and screen protector.
Pros
- Sharp, vivid screen
- Lightweight design
- Excellent battery life
- Fast M3 chip
- Great value vs iPad Pro
Cons
- No case/screen protector suggestion
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Air 11" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M3 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 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 | 0.87 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Apple iPad Air 11" M3 2025, 8GB, 1TB, Cellular, Purple
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 26 specs.
