Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Air 11" 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" 2024, 1GB, 128GB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Air 11" 2024, 1GB, 128GB, Space Gray

Apple
43 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
46
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
44
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Apple
36
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
50
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
36
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
46

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Air 11" 2024
Processor
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★Apple
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
No data
Cores10★—
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★1 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗—
Display
Size13"11"
Resolution2880 px★2360 px
PanelOLED★Liquid Retina
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★—
USB-C2★—
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim Pen—
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.73 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProiPadOS

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" 2024, 1GB, 128GB, Space Gray

  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong screen (76th percentile)
  • Strong storage (67th percentile)
  • Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average affordability (29th percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment