Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025
Apple
89 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 13" M3 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M3 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Apple (9-Core)★ | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 37 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 20250.119score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.054score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 13" M3 Starlight 2025 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 13" M3
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.