Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9

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
82 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
61 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
65
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
69
Productivity
Microsoft
86
Apple
64
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
65
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
61
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
47

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Pro 12.9
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
9,365
Cores10★8
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★4 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★128 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"12.9"
Resolution2880 px★2736 px
PanelOLED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Yes
USB-C24★
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.11 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProiOS

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 2020, A12Z Bionic, 4GB, 128GB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (76th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)
  • Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment