Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHNP3LL/A

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
vs
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHNP3LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHNP3LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Space Gray

Apple
65 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
71
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
79
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Apple
74
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
60
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
62
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
36

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHNP3LL/A
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
14,120
Cores10★8
GPU*Arc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
4,031
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB2 TB★
Storage TypeSSD★—
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"12.9"
Resolution2880 px★2732 px
PanelOLED★Liquid Retina XDR
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil (2nd Gen)
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.68 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProiPadOS

Pros & Cons

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)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MHNP3LL/A 2021, M1, 16GB, 2TB, Space Gray

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average social proof (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd 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