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Surface Go 2 vs iPad mini (6th generation)

Surface Go 2

2020 · $350 today

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Apple iPad mini (6th generation)Apple
iPad mini (6th generation)

2021 · $399 today

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PerformanceDisplayBatteryPortabilitySoftwareValue
Surface Go 2iPad mini (6th generation)

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Surface Go 2 is better

  • RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB(2.0× more)
  • Storage: 128 GB SSD vs 64 GB(2.0× more)
  • Capacity: 28 Wh vs 19.3 Wh(45% more)
  • Screen Size: 10.5 in vs 8.3 in(27% more)

Why iPad mini (6th generation) is better

  • Weight: 293 g vs 544 g(1.9× less)
  • Pixel Density: 326 ppi vs 220 ppi(48% more)
  • Thickness: 6.3 mm vs 8.3 mm(32% less)
  • Resolution: 2266x1488 vs 1920x1280(18% more)

Verdict

iPad mini (6th generation) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecSurface Go 2iPad mini (6th generation)
Display
Screen Size10.5 in8.3 in
Resolution1920x12802266x1488
Pixel Density220 ppi326 ppi
Performance
ChipsetIntel Pentium Gold 4425YApple A15 Bionic
RAM8 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB SSD64 GB
Battery
Capacity28 Wh19.3 Wh
Battery Life~10 hrs~10 hrs
Design
Weight544 g293 g
Thickness8.3 mm6.3 mm