Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Blue 2024
Apple
70 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Air 11" M2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 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 | 0.46 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Blue 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (76th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
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 11" M2 Blue 20240.125score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 20250.054score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Blue 2024 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.