Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen 2018, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 256GB
Microsoft
44 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen 2018, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, ideal for travel, creative work, and media consumption. A few minor criticisms include the lack of a headphone jack and the learning curve with the new interface. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performing device that justifies its cost.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Great camera
- Sleek and thin design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Learning curve with new interface
- Keyboard compatibility issues
- Expensive
Performance 8
Display quality 7
Battery life 5
Camera quality 3
Design 3
Ease of use 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8350U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Cellular | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen 2018, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 256GB
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Tablet 12.3" Touchscreen 2018, Core i5-8350U, 16GB, 256GB
No current pricing available
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
