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 2 9.7", A8X, 2GB, 32GB, Gold

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7", A8X, 2GB, 32GB, Gold

Apple
26 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 2 9.7", A8X, 2GB, 32GB, Gold

55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The iPad receives mixed reviews. Many buyers are happy with the device's condition and performance, especially for kids, noting it looks and works like new. However, several users report serious battery issues, charging problems, and lack of software updates, leading to frustration and claims that it's not worth the money.

Pros
  • Looks and works like new
  • Great for kids
  • Good value for money
  • Easy to use
  • Supports Apple Pencil
Cons
  • Battery drains quickly
  • Charging issues
  • No software updates
  • Incompatible with Apple Pencil
  • Missing accessories
👎 Battery life 4
👎 Charging 3
👎 Software updates 1
👍 Condition 4
🤔 Value for money 3
🤔 Apple pencil compatibility 2

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
34
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
26
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Apple
21
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
33
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
26
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
55

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Air 2 9.7"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★1.50GHz
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
2,389
Cores10★3
GPUArc Graphics★PowerVR GXA6850
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★2 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"9.7"
Resolution2880 px★2048 px
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 4.0
USB-C2★—
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓★✗
Stylus ModelSurface Slim Pen—
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.44 kg★
Battery47 Wh★28 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProiOS

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 2 9.7", A8X, 2GB, 32GB, Gold

  • Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reading battery (79th percentile)
  • Strong screen (68th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average gpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

Apple iPad Air 2 9.7" Better at:

Reading