Apple
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch
64GB · 2025
88
/ 100
From $798
VS
Microsoft
Surface Pro 11
Snapdragon X Elite · 13″ OLED · 2-in-1
88
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch lands at 88 and Surface Pro 11 at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick Surface Pro 11 if…
- ✓Detachable 2-in-1 that actually works
- ✓OLED option
- ✓Copilot+ NPU
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch 88
vs 88 Surface Pro 11
Score breakdown
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch
88 performance 88
display 86
battery 86
portability 88
software 84
Surface Pro 11
88 performance 88
display 92
battery 88
portability 92
software 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch | Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| CPU | — | Snapdragon X Elite |
| Display | — | 13″ OLED 2880×1920 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 16/32 GB |
iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch
Pros
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
Surface Pro 11
Pros
- +Detachable 2-in-1 that actually works
- +OLED option
- +Copilot+ NPU
Cons
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −ARM app compatibility patchy
- −Pricey loaded
FAQ: iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch vs Surface Pro 11
Which is better, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch or Surface Pro 11? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch worth the price? +
At $798, iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Is Surface Pro 11 worth the price? +
At $999, Surface Pro 11 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.
Does iPad Air 11 (M3) · 64GB (Starlight) · with Logitech Combo Touch or Surface Pro 11 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.