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General

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Series

iPad Air1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Surface Pro1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Microsoft Store lists the tablet as Surface Pro, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch in the Surface Pro line

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2898, A2899, A29002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026A2898 Wi-Fi, A2899 cellular, A2900 mainland-China cellular only. Exact size and generation checked. The China model has no variant row.

2109, 21106Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_12-inchRead 15 October 2026iFixit: the Surface Pro 12-inch is identified by model numbers 2109 and 2110. Microsoft's replacement battery listing names Model 2109, 2110 for Surface Pro, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch. The intro only names 21107Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4015806/export/pdfRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR certified computer Microsoft Surface Pro 12" model number 2110 with additional model 2109. The listing covers consumer and business SKUs (it shows 24 GB memory), so UPCs are not stored

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 May 20243Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026May 7, 2024 announcement and preorder. This is not actual retail.

6 May 20256Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_12-inchRead 15 October 2026Announced on May 6, 2025

Status

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Available1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026The archived store page offers the exact configurations for sale. The tablet is still sold by retailers next to the 2nd Edition

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)19Press articlebgr.com/reviews/apple-ipad-air-m3-review-predictably-greatRead 23 October 2026BGR reviews the 13-inch iPad Air M3 and says it updates the previous generation iPad Air from an M2 chip to an M3 chip.20Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-air-faq/differences-between-ipad-air-m2-ipad-air-m3.htmlRead 23 October 2026EveryMac says the iPad Air M3 models were released in 2025 as replacements for the iPad Air M2 line.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)12Maker product pageblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 23 October 2026Microsoft says it introduced the next Surface Pro 12-inch and benchmarks it against the Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-12-2nd-edition-2-in-1-tablet-PC-arrives-with-fanless-design-and-optional-5G-cellular-module.1405432.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Surface Pro 12-inch 2nd Edition with the 1st Edition as the prior model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$7993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original US launch starts at USD 799 Wi-Fi or USD 949 cellular for 128 GB. Tax is excluded. Higher tiers are not inferred from later stores.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple-copyright May 2024 First Look one-page sheet, hosted by distributor. Apple Retail price (U.S.) row explicitly gives 799/899/1099/1299 Wi-Fi and 949/1049/1249/1449 cellular for 128/256/512 GB and 1 TB in matching order. This is launch maker MSRP, not distributor current pricing.

$799.991Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Archived store page: Starting at $799.99 for Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core), Platinum, Wi-Fi, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD. 512 GB models are $899.99. iFixit also says the tablet starts at $799.99. Launch coverage rounds this to $799. Taxes not included

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€9495Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original German base 128 GB prices EUR 949 Wi-Fi and EUR 1119 cellular, explicitly including VAT. Education prices excluded. Higher-tier EUR prices are not inferred.

€9798Press articlem.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_pro_12_and_surface_laptop_13_announced_-news-67668.phpRead 15 October 2026GSMArena of 7 May 2025: starts at $800 / 979 euro / 799 pounds for the 256 GB model on pre-order. The country for the euro price is not named. The German outlet china-gadgets.de also prints a UVP of 979 euro for 16 GB RAM, 256 GB, tablet only. Tax is not stated9Press articlechina-gadgets.de/microsoft-surface-proRead 15 October 2026German outlet, article of 2026-02-10: specification table prints 979 euro (UVP, tablet only) for X Plus, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB. It is a deal article, so the launch figure rests on GSMArena

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 20265Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026

US, DE, NZ10Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/de-de/store/configure/surface-pro-12-zoll/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026US: Microsoft Store. DE: German Microsoft Store (archived copy of 2026-06-24 sells 16 GB with 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB and sells the power supply as a separate accessory). NZ: Harvey Norman listing. The German store UVP is now 1149 euro, so it is not the launch price11Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/computers/laptops/microsoft-surface-pro-12-1st-edition-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-ram-256gb-ssd-copilot-pc-platinum-ep2-27652.htmlRead 15 October 2026Harvey Norman New Zealand sells the 1st Edition (Platinum, 16 GB, 256 GB, EP2-27652)

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, Purple, Starlight, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platinum, Ocean, Violet1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Platinum, Ocean and Violet. Platinum is sold at 256 GB and 512 GB. Ocean and Violet at 512 GB

Form factor

Slate7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Exact hardware diagram shows a single rigid slate tablet body without a fold or convertible hinge.

Detachable 2-in-11Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Key tech specs: Device 2-in-1

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

280.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

274mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Size and weight: Length 10.8 inch (274 mm) is the long edge and is stored as portrait height. Width 190 mm. Height 7.8 mm is the thickness

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

214.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

190mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

6.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

7.8mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

617g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026617 g Wi-Fi and 618 g cellular. Each row repeats its own radio weight.

686g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 20261.5 lbs (686 g). Weight not including the keyboard2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight 1.5 lbs (686 g), not including the keyboard

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker Materials section explicitly identifies recycled aluminum enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum

Front

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact Smarter chemistry section identifies arsenic-free display glass. No glass brand is inferred.

Strengthened glass2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display: Strengthened glass display. Glass brand not published

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker Materials section explicitly identifies recycled aluminum enclosure.

Aluminium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Adjustable 165-degree kickstand, 165-degree full-friction hinge

Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

12.9in(32.8 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612.9 inches measured diagonally as a rectangle. This is distinct from the marketed 13-inch name. Rounded corners reduce visible area.

12in(30.5 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Touchscreen: 12 inch PixelSense LCD display. Footnote: rounded corners within a standard rectangle, 12 inch is the diagonal measured as a standard rectangle

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2732 × 2048px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

2196 × 1464px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Resolution 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI)

Pixel density

264.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

219.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

4:317Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch display metadata explicitly lists 4:3. It is not imposed on the smaller Air or Pro ratio.

3:22Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Aspect ratio 3:2

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

LCD (other)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026PixelSense LCD. Panel type such as IPS is not stated, so lcd_other is used

Display type (as published)

Liquid Retina display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

PixelSense LCD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Mode	Max (Hz)	Variable
Standard	60	No

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed IPS tablet is limited to 60 Hz. No untested minimum refresh rate is inferred.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Mode	Max (Hz)
Up to 90 Hz (60 Hz default)	90

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Refresh rate: up to 90Hz (60Hz default). Minimum rate is not stated

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker nominal SDR brightness is 600 nits. It is not an HDR peak.

400nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Brightness: 400 nits maximum (typical). No HDR figure is published for this LCD

Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

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Contrast ratio

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1,200:12Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Contrast ratio 1200:1. A retailer page prints 1300:1 and Harvey Norman prints 1200:111Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/computers/laptops/microsoft-surface-pro-12-1st-edition-snapdragon-x-plus-16gb-ram-256gb-ssd-copilot-pc-platinum-ep2-27652.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: contrast ratio 1200:1. It matches the Microsoft fact sheet

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Current exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Video Playback section supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content. This is playback support and does not establish OLED-like HDR luminance on the IPS panel.

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

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Screen surface

Glossy17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-inch review display metadata explicitly says glossy yes.

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Nano-texture option

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 173Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch describes iPadOS 17. Later measured firmware is separately qualified.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Key tech specs: Software Windows 11 Home. Business models ship Windows 11 Pro

Software

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Latest OS

iPadOS 2711Maker product pageapple.com/os/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current iPadOS 27 compatibility explicitly includes M2 and later Air. This is current software, not launch firmware or a promised support duration.

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Chipset

Apple M21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core) in every consumer configuration

Process

5nm14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026M2 uses second-generation 5-nanometer process. Exact tablet source identifies M2.

4nm5Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-8-Core-Product-Brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm brief DCN 87-82546-1 Rev C: Process Node 4nm for the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core family

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

81Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20268 CPU cores across every storage tier. The exact maker Chip section publishes 4 Performance and 4 Efficiency cores.

81Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core)

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Count	Core
4	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Count	Core
8	Qualcomm Oryon

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Snapdragon X Plus (8 Core). Qualcomm names the cores Oryon. Microsoft publishes no clock speed for this fanless tablet, so no clock is stored5Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X-Plus-8-Core-Product-Brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Oryon CPU with 8 cores. The brief lists two 8-core parts (X1P-46-100 and X1P-42-100) with different clocks. Microsoft names neither, so no clock or GPU rating is stored

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple M2 GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Adreno GPU2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The model name is not published and Qualcomm lists different GPU ratings for its two 8-core X Plus chips

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification and original launch page say 9 enabled GPU cores. Earlier review metadata calling the M2 a 10-core GPU is not used.

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

15.8TOPS14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026M2 16-core Neural Engine up-to 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision unstated. Chip capability, not an AI benchmark.

45TOPS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon with 45 TOPS. Precision is not stated here2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon with 45 TOPS

Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states 8 GB RAM for this configuration family. Every row repeats 8 GB.

16GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Key tech specs: RAM 16GB. The Surface for Business fact sheet adds 24 GB as a business option, which is not stored

RAM type

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LPDDR5x2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory options 16GB, 24GB LPDDR5x RAM

Memory bandwidth

100GB/s14Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 5 October 2026Official M2 controller capability is 100 GB/s unified memory. Mac GPU/RAM configuration options in this chip announcement are not substituted for the exact tablet nine-core GPU and 8 GB RAM.

Not available

StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Marketed 1 TB represented as decimal 1000 GB. Maker footnote defines 1 TB as one trillion bytes. Usable capacity is lower.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

256, 512GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Key tech specs: Storage up to 512GB. The store offers 256 GB and 512 GB. 1 TB is a select market or business option and is not stored

Storage type

NVMe17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi hardware table identifies NVMe. Only the Wi-Fi reference capacity rows repeat it. Other capacities and cellular rows have no storage-type claim.

UFS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Storage options 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS). UFS version is not stated

Memory card

Not available

Not available

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

Not available

Not available

Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612 MP Wide f/1.8 with Autofocus with Focus Pixels. Apple camera documentation defines Focus Pixels as phase detection. The lens cover is not the display front.13Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Apple explicitly explains Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Exact tablet camera specification independently says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Role	Resolution (MP)
Main	10

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 202610 MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera. Aperture, autofocus and video modes are not published

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

10MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Not available

Not available

Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20264K up to 60 fps. 1080p up to 240 fps is explicitly slow motion, while ordinary 1080p is limited to 60 fps. 720p up to 30 fps.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Not available

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

Not available

Video HDR

Not available

Not available

Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Actual camera capture formats only. Playback and media-engine decoding formats are excluded.

Not available

LiDAR scanner

Not available

Not available

Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Ultrawide	12	2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 202612 MP f/2 Ultra Wide on the landscape edge. Exact model identification confirms the lens role. No f/2.4 from review metadata is copied.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) section identifies Ultra Wide camera on the landscape edge.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Not available

Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

Not available

1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 20261080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera. Sensor megapixels and recording modes are not published

Front camera position

Landscape edge1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Landscape edge1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Microsoft Store product image shows the front and Windows Hello cameras at the middle of the long top edge in landscape

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

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Front autofocus

Not available

Not available

Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

217Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly identifies two physical speakers. Four case openings are not four speakers. Maker separately states landscape stereo arrangement.

Not available

Speaker layout

Stereo (landscape)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The speaker count is not published

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_12-inchRead 15 October 2026No Surface Connect port and no headphone jack. Charges over USB-C only

Audio features

Landscape stereo speakers, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio, Enhanced voice focus2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos, support for Bluetooth LE Audio and enhanced voice focus (needs activation and Windows 11)

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

No6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_12-inchRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi only model with no SIM slot listed. GSMArena says there is no cellular option8Press articlem.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_pro_12_and_surface_laptop_13_announced_-news-67668.phpRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 7. No cellular option

Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Not available

2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

Not available

Not available

3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 model in shared family table. UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA frequencies are repeated in cellular rows only.

Not available

4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 FDD and TDD LTE bands combined and repeated in each cellular row.

Not available

5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact A2899 NR list includes n76. No newer-generation modem list is substituted.

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly calls this 5G sub-6 GHz. No mmWave model is represented.

Not available

Max download speed

Not available

Not available

Modem

Not available

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wi-Fi 7. Footnote: 6 GHz band not available in all regions

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/1/web/1.0Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) is named in the iPad radio table with 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz support. Regional 6 GHz restrictions apply. China variants omitted.

Not available

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Core 5.4 technology

Bluetooth codecs

AAC, SBC17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact speaker prose identifies AAC and SBC.

Not available

NFC

Not available

Not available

PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon for all radios. GPS/GNSS and cellular positioning apply only to cellular rows. Every row lists its own methods.

Not available

Dual-band GNSS

Not available

Not available

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262 x USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

Thunderbolt

Not available

Not available

Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The USB-C ports support DisplayPort 1.4a

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

Not available

Not available

External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026One external display at up to 6K/60 Hz. No exact pixel dimensions are inferred from 6K.

22Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026DisplayPort 1.4a with support up to 2 x 4k monitors @ 60 Hz. The exact pixel size is not published, so display_output_max is left out

Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20269Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026

Supported2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-featuresRead 15 October 2026Surface Slim Pen is sold separately, with storage and charging on the device

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Haptics	Charging
Apple Pencil Pro	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	Yes	No	USB-C

Source9Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 5 October 2026Current maker compatibility explicitly includes exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2). Pro supports tilt, hover, haptics and magnetic pairing/charging. USB-C supports tilt and hover, charges by USB-C and lacks haptics. Both sold separately. Pressure levels and numeric latency are not published.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Name	Technology	Included	Haptics	Charging
Surface Slim Pen	MPP	No	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Designed for Surface Slim Pen with integrated storage and wireless charging on the back of the device. Supports haptic feedback and Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP). Pressure levels, tilt and latency are not published here. Sold separately

Pressure levels

Not available

Not available

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Not available

Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports and charging: Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	Not available	No
Magic Keyboard for iPad Air 13-inch (2025)	Pogo pins	Yes	Not available	Yes	No

Source3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-unveils-the-redesigned-11-inch-and-all-new-13-inch-ipad-air-with-m2Read 5 October 2026Original launch explicitly lists compatible Magic Keyboard with trackpad, sold separately. The newer 2025 Air keyboard is separately sourced and requires newer software.10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108983Read 5 October 2026Maker instruction identifies Smart Connector contacts on the tablet and keyboard. Existing pogo_pins option represents these physical contact connections. Keyboard USB-C is pass-through charging, not a second tablet data port.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 202616Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122273Read 5 October 20262025 13-inch Air keyboard explicitly compatible with M2 and requires iPadOS 18.3 or later. Glass trackpad and 14-key function row verified. Backlighting is not stated in this document, so its row omits that attribute. Launch-compatible keyboard is separately sourced by original release.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Name	Trackpad	Backlit	Included
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard	Yes	Yes	No

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard with precision touchpad and full-sized backlit layout with Copilot key. Sold separately4Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/cover-keyboard/use-surface-pro-12-inch-keyboardRead 15 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connects with magnets, has a Surface precision touchpad and a full-size backlit keyboard with a Copilot key. The page names no function row. Compatible with the 1st and 2nd Edition. Sold separately

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

Side button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

Not available

Infrared authentication2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Windows Hello facial recognition with Enhanced Sign-in Security. The replaceable parts list names an IR camera. Infrared is stored without claiming a 3D depth map

Sensors

Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

Ambient color sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ambient color sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer. The business sheet also lists NFC, which is not stored

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

Not available

Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

Not available

Not available

Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

Not available

Not available

Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

36.59Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026

38Wh6Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Microsoft_Surface_Pro_12-inchRead 15 October 2026iFixit lists a 38 Wh Li-Po battery. Harvey Norman prints 37 Wh and other retailers print 37.45 Wh and 38.8 Wh. The Microsoft table for the 2nd Edition prints a nominal 38 Wh and a minimum 37 Wh for the same body, so 38 Wh is stored

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Maker up-to 10 hours Wi-Fi web or video and up-to 9 hours cellular web. March/April 2024 preproduction exact-generation tests used 50% brightness, auto-brightness off, WPA2 Wi-Fi and default settings otherwise. Web tests browsed snapshot versions of 20 pages. Video repeated a purchased 2-hour 23-minute movie. Video connection is not explicitly stated.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Wi-Fi	16
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	12

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Up to 16 hours of local video playback and up to 12 hours of active web usage. Microsoft tests of March 2025 on preproduction Snapdragon X Plus 16 GB, 256 GB devices. Video: .mov file in Windows Media Player at 1080p 24 FPS. Web: twelve popular websites over multiple tabs. Default settings except brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Model-level claims, not measured

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

16h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

Not available

Not available

Wired charging standards

USB PD17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Connections table explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. HDMI/DisplayPort in the table describe adapter outputs, not physical tablet ports.

Not available

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

Not available

Microsoft recommends a USB-C PD charger of at least 27 W. Fast Charging needs at least 45 W and charges from 5% to 80% in less than an hour (Microsoft test, March 2025). The US store sells the tablet without a power supply. In select markets some configurations come with the Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fast charging from 5% to 80% in less than an hour needs a 45 W USB Type-C PD charger or higher, tested by Microsoft in March 2025. In select markets only specific configurations come with the Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-featuresRead 15 October 2026Charge through either USB-C port with a USB Type-C PD charger. At least 27 W recommended. Fast Charging needs at least 45 W and takes the battery to 80% in about an hour

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

Not available

Not available

Reverse wired

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108894Read 5 October 2026Maker USB-C guide explicitly includes M4 Pro and M2 Air and explains charging other iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches and USB devices with the proper cable or adapter. No unstated output wattage is stored.

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

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No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Power supply: No power supply unit included. Compatible with any 27W or higher USB-C power supply. Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger is a paid add-on

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

6,406points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi. Distinct Unlimited scores excluded. Review generic M2 GPU name says ten-core. Exact maker states nine enabled cores.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

1,966,791points17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10, exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi, iPadOS 17.5. Cross-platform scores are not directly comparable. Review GPU metadata calls M2 ten-core, which conflicts with the exact maker nine-core declaration. Tested tablet identity and 128 GB configuration match. Geekbench CPU values are left out because the current widget labels 6.7 but the original run minor version is not preserved.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

1,018:117Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review CalMAN full-white centre / black measurement, 631/0.62 cd/m². True Tone disabled for color measurements.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

1.517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display ColorChecker delta E 2000 summary 1.5, sRGB target, CalMAN and X-Rite photometer, True Tone off. Camera chart errors are excluded.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

AApple iPad Air 13-inch (M2)

Test	Hours (h)
Notebookcheck idle	25.32
Notebookcheck Wi-Fi	12.85
Notebookcheck video	13.05
Notebookcheck load	4.53

Source17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact M2, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB Wi-Fi, iPadOS 17.5. One row per original battery runtime table: idle WLAN off/minimum brightness, Wi-Fi browsing, Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p, and load/maximum brightness. Web/video brightness is not stated in the exact runtime section, so it is not borrowed from the power test.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

150min17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Air-13-2024-review-The-most-affordable-13-inch-tablet-from-Apple.853938.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewed Air 13 Wi-Fi 128 GB full recharge around 2.5 hours, published as approximate 150 minutes. Adapter model and cable are not stated. This is a measured review result, not a maker claim.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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Surface Pro 12-inch, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box: Surface Pro 12-inch, USB-C charging cable, optional Surface 45W USB-C Wall Charger, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents. The charger is not stored here, since the US store sells no power supply with the tablet

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1198931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2) technical specifications. The current storefront describes newer hardware and is not used to substitute its components.

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260102111135/https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch/8mzbmmcjzqv2Read 15 October 2026Live Microsoft Store page for Surface Pro, Copilot+ PC, 12-inch. Microsoft's pages return a bot check to scripts, so the archived copy of 2026-01-02 was read

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1198931Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119893Read 5 October 2026Complete maker specification sheet is this exact-generation support document.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2024/08/iPad-Air-First-Look-1.pdfRead 5 October 2026

www.microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Surface Pro for Business 12-inch fact sheet. It is the Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) with Snapdragon X Plus. Only hardware rows shared with the consumer model are used. Windows 11 Pro, NFC, 24 GB and 1 TB options are business-only and not stored

Manual

support.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipados7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/ipad/ipad050d3a0b/ipadosRead 5 October 2026Current original iPad User Guide hardware chapter for exact iPad Air 13-inch (M2). The connector diagram names a single USB-C port and Smart Connector. Touch ID is integrated into the top button. Generic alternate diagram SIM text is not substituted for exact eSIM-only technical specifications.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-features3Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-featuresRead 15 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition) features page: two USB-C / USB 3.2 ports, Slim Pen storage and charging on the right side, charging guidance

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year8Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026One-year US manufacturer warranty from retail purchase. Statutory rights are separate. The scalar is qualified to this market.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty

Both are also in the API. Back to all tablets.