Apple iPad Pro 11" 3rd Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 11" 3rd Generation 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 11" 3rd Generation 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
63 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
65
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
75
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
70
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
61
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
66
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
48
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 11" 3rd GenerationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,120
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
4,031
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size11"13"
Resolution2388 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.47 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 11" 3rd Generation 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong gpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
  • Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment