Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 2015, A8X, 64GB, 64GB, Cellular, White/Silver
Apple
72 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 2015, A8X, 64GB, 64GB, Cellular, White/Silver
55 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The iPad receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its value, screen quality, and slim design, especially as a refurbished product. However, a significant number report battery and charging issues, with some devices arriving defective or failing to hold a charge. Customer service and replacement experiences vary, with some positive and some frustrating interactions.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Beautiful screen resolution
- Slim and lightweight design
- Works like new when functional
- Good customer service for replacements
Cons
- Battery does not hold charge
- Charging port faulty
- Device arrives defective
- Does not work with Apple Pencil
- Poor customer service for some
Battery life 6
Charging issues 4
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Customer service 4
Screen quality 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
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Scores
Student
Art Design
Business
Productivity
Entertainment
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 ★ | Intel Core i7 1265U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 3 | 10★ |
| GPU* | PowerVR SGX543★ | Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.91 kg |
| Battery | 27 Wh | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 2015, A8X, 64GB, 64GB, Cellular, White/Silver
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2 2015, A8X, 64GB, 64GB, Cellular, White/Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 9.7" 2
Scores 72 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.