Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 1TB, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 1TB, Silver

Apple
68 Overall Score
vs
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
74
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
76
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
71
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
71
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
60
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
50
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,365
19,284
Cores—10★
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage1 TB1 TB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable—✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2737 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple PencilSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.29 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 1TB, Silver

  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong feature (78th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (27th 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)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 1TB, Silver

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

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment