Apple iPad Pro 10.5" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple
49 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

Microsoft
67 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

62 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

The iPad receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent condition, fast performance, and great value for a refurbished device, especially for drawing and reading. However, several verified reviews report severe battery drain, overheating, and touchscreen glitches that make the device nearly unusable after a few months.

Pros
  • Excellent condition like new
  • Fast and responsive performance
  • Great value for refurbished price
  • Vibrant screen for comics and reading
  • Lightweight and portable design
Cons
  • Severe battery drain issues
  • Overheating during charging
  • Touchscreen glitches and freezing
  • Screen chips and poor fit
  • Wrong storage capacity shipped
👎 Battery life 5
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Performance 4
👎 Touchscreen issues 2
👎 Overheating 2

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Student
Apple
62
Microsoft
74
Entertainment
Apple
58
Microsoft
70
Art Design
Apple
62
Microsoft
70
Productivity
Apple
55
Microsoft
69
Business
Apple
46
Microsoft
63
Reading
Apple
44
Microsoft
30

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 10.5"Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Processor
CPU2.28 GHzCore i5★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
9,282
Cores6★4
GPUIntel HD GraphicsIntegrated★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
2,593
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB8 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR4X★
Storage256 GB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size10.5"13"
Resolution2224 px2880 px★
PanelIPS★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11bWi-Fi 6★
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.1★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple PencilSurface Slim Pen 2
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.50 kg★0.89 kg
OSiOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong feature (75th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
  • Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average affordability (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"

Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5" Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment