Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen 12.9" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 512GB, Space Gray
Apple
61 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 512GB, Space Gray
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The iPad Pro is widely praised for its speed, storage, and ability to run multiple graphic design apps without lag. Most users received devices in excellent condition, though a few noted minor scratches or a degraded battery that charges slowly. Overall, it is seen as a great value, especially refurbished, with many saying it outperforms newer models.
Pros
- Fast performance with no lag
- Large storage capacity
- Excellent for graphic design apps
- Great value refurbished
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Battery life significantly reduced
- Very slow charging
- Minor scratches on screen
- Non-functional charger included
- Long shipping time
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Condition on arrival 6
Value for money 5
Charging speed 2
Shipping time 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen 12.9" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | 2.49 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2738 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 4th Gen 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 512GB, Space Gray
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (29th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st 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 16 of 26 specs.