Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
What Buyers Say
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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
The product receives mixed feedback, with some buyers confirming the inclusion of a keyboard and pen, while others report missing accessories and needing to contact the seller. The device itself is praised for its performance, but the lack of clear specifications and inconsistent accessory inclusion are common concerns.
Pros
- Fast Intel Core i5 processor
- Includes charging cable and transformer
- Some units include pen and keyboard
Cons
- Inconsistent accessory inclusion
- Missing pen in some orders
- Keyboard not always included
- Lack of clear specifications
- Off-brand pen included
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 6th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2752 px★ | 2736 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.79 kg |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 10 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average gpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 4 2015, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB, Silver
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.