Apple iPad 11" A16 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Pink
Apple
85 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Pink
82 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
The iPad 11 with A16 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, display quality, and value, especially as an upgrade from older models. Users appreciate its performance for tasks like drawing, note-taking, and media consumption, and many mention it as a great gift. A few negative points include a defective unit, frustrating learning curve for some, and awkward volume button placement.
Pros
- Fast A16 chip
- Sharp display
- Good value for money
- Easy to use
- Great for drawing and notes
Cons
- Defective unit reported
- Frustrating learning curve
- Awkward volume button placement
- No pencil included
- No directions in box
Performance 8
Display quality 4
Value for money 5
Ease of use 6
Battery life 2
Build quality 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
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Scores
Student
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Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad 11" A16 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A16 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 5 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Apple (4-Core) | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2360 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (USB-C) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 29 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad 11" A16 2025, 8GB, 128GB, Cellular, Pink
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
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: Apple iPad 11" A16
Scores 85 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 26 specs.