Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 vs Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5"
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
Apple
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
67 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, a few verified buyers report severe battery drain, overheating, and touchscreen glitches after a few months, making the device nearly unusable. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by significant quality control concerns.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast and responsive performance
- Great value for refurbished price
- Vibrant screen for reading and drawing
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Severe battery drain issues
- Overheating during charging
- Touchscreen glitches and freezing
- Screen chips and improper fit
- Wrong storage capacity shipped
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 4
Performance 3
Screen quality 3
Touchscreen issues 2
Scores
Productivity
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Entertainment
Student
Business
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 | Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 1265U★ | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | — |
| GPU | Iris Xe Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | LCD | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | — |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.91 kg | 0.85 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh★ | 30 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9 2022, Core i7-1265U, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (18th percentile)18th %ile
Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 9
Scores 71 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 24 specs.