Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" 2015, Core i5, 4GB, 128GB, Silver
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" 2015, Core i5, 4GB, 128GB, Silver
Users generally find the Surface Pro 4 to be a solid, functional device, with praise for its performance, touch screen, and included accessories like the pen and keyboard. However, there are notable complaints about battery life, screen flickering, and inconsistent inclusion of accessories, with some buyers receiving only the charger. The refurbished status and lack of original packaging are also points of concern for some.
Pros
- Works perfectly
- Easy to set up
- Touch screen works well
- Bluetooth works
- Adequate speed
Cons
- Battery life issues
- Screen flickering
- Inconsistent accessory inclusion
- Refurbished, not new
- No original packaging
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5-6300U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 520 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" 2015, Core i5, 4GB, 128GB, Silver
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 12.3" 2015, Core i5, 4GB, 128GB, Silver
No current pricing available
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.