Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHP43LL/A vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHP43LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHP43LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
70 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
75
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
83
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
79
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
63
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
74
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
39
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHP43LL/AMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,120
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
4,031
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage2 TB★1 TB
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2732 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDROLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.68 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHP43LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average social proof (26th 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 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment