Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Starlight 2024
Apple
82 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | Apple iPad Air 11" M2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| GPU* | X1 | Apple (9-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Starlight 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Sapphire 20240.060score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Starlight 20240.160score per dollar
Apple iPad Air 11" M2 Starlight 2024 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Air 11" M2
Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.