Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 6 Platinum 2018
Microsoft
49 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
89 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 6 | Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8250U | Apple M3 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| GPU* | UHD Graphics | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | — |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.62 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 37 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 6 Platinum 2018
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong ram (67th percentile)
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.
