Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
Apple
91 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Microsoft
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
78 out of 100 high confidence 772 reviews
The Apple 13-inch iPad Pro M4 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast M4 chip, and lightweight design. Users praise its performance for creative work, note-taking, and media consumption, with many calling it a worthy laptop replacement. However, some buyers report defects out of the box, poor open-box condition from retailers, and occasional software glitches. A few users also note that iPadOS limitations prevent full laptop replacement, and the high price is a recurring concern.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing fast M4 chip
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent for creative work
- Great battery life
Cons
- Defects out of the box
- Poor open-box condition
- iPadOS limitations for laptop replacement
- High price point
- Occasional software glitches
Display quality 18
Performance 15
Build quality 10
Portability 8
Battery life 6
Value for money 12
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | —★ | Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | UFS |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 2196 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh | 38 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reading battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 12 2025, Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M4
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
