iPad (10th generation) vs Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 8
Worth-It Score: 69/100
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Verdict: Surface Pro 8 wins on performance and features with its 120Hz display and up to 32GB RAM per official specs, but trails in portability. iPad (10th generation) is lighter and better value for media use. Surface Pro 8 was released 2021-10-05 with MSRP $1099 while iPad launched later in 2022.
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Our methodology
Winner: Surface Pro 8
iPad (10th generation): 6.5/10
Surface Pro 8: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad (10th generation) | Surface Pro 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina | 13-inch 120Hz PixelSense Flow |
| processor | A14 Bionic | 11th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 |
| ram | 4GB | up to 32GB |
| storage | up to 256GB | up to 1TB SSD |
iPad (10th generation)
What works
- Lightweight at 1.05 lb
- Long battery life up to 10 hours
- Affordable entry price
What doesn't
- Only 4GB RAM limits multitasking
- No Thunderbolt support
Surface Pro 8
What works
- 120Hz high-refresh display
- Up to 32GB RAM for heavy multitasking
- Thunderbolt 4 ports
What doesn't
- Discontinued model from 2021
- Heavier at 1.98 lb
Bottom line
Our pick: Surface Pro 8.
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