Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9"
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver
This refurbished iPad Pro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its near-new performance, excellent display, and long battery life, with many noting only minor cosmetic flaws like scratches or scuffs that do not affect functionality. The seller's customer service is highlighted as exceptional, especially in handling a defective unit promptly. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value for a powerful device that still runs smoothly years after its original release.
Pros
- Near-new performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Exceptional customer service
Cons
- Minor cosmetic scratches/scuffs
- Deep scratch on screen (one unit)
- Slow charging (one report)
- Battery health not viewable on iPad
- Expensive battery replacement ($119)
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | — |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | — |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg★ | 1.18 kg |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (78th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sharpness (28th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.