Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft
76 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
100 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent display quality
  • Long battery life
  • Sleek and thin design
  • Great camera
Cons
  • Expensive
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 6
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Accessories 4
🤔 Value for money 3

Scores

Business
Microsoft
72
Apple
100
Art Design
Microsoft
82
Apple
100
Productivity
Microsoft
81
Apple
100
Entertainment
Microsoft
81
Apple
100
Student
Microsoft
74
Apple
95
Reading
Microsoft
43
Apple
55

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th EditionApple iPad Pro 13" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 5 236VApple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
18,398
26,773
Cores810★
GPU*Arc GraphicsApple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
8,452
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★LPDDR5
Storage512 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"13"
Resolution2880 px★2752 px
PanelIPSOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness600 nits1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 6.0
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil Pro
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.87 kg0.58 kg★
Battery47 Wh★39 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProiPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (24th percentile)

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum0.033score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver0.039score per dollar

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver offers 1.2x better value for money

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2025, Core Ultra 5 236V, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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