Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MY2H2LL/A
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MY2H2LL/A 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 128GB, Space Gray
Apple
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MY2H2LL/A 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 128GB, Space Gray
72 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 12.9-inch iPad Pro receives mixed feedback. Most users report it looks and performs like new, with fast speed, good battery life, and seamless accessory compatibility. However, one buyer received a unit with visible damage, hair, and scratches, leading to a strong negative review. Overall, the product is praised for value when in good condition, but quality control issues can occur.
Pros
- Looks and works like new
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Seamless accessory compatibility
- Great value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Visible damage and scratches on some units
- Hair and debris on received device
- Flawed packaging (flimsy box)
- Poor customer experience with returns
Refurbishment quality 5
Performance 4
Battery life 2
Accessory compatibility 2
Packaging 1
Value for money 3
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" TI-GSRF MY2H2LL/A | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | A12Z Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture, Neural Engine, Embedded M12 coprocessor |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.64 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
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 MY2H2LL/A 2020, A12Z Bionic, 8GB, 128GB, Space Gray
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.