Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 10.5"

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 10.5" 2017, A10X, 4GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 2017, A10X, 4GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
77 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 10.5" 2017, A10X, 4GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Most buyers are happy with their refurbished iPad, praising its like-new condition, good price, and excellent customer service when issues arise. However, a few users report battery drain, Bluetooth problems, and touchscreen glitches after months of use. Overall, the value is solid for a budget-friendly Apple tablet, but quality control can be inconsistent.

Pros
  • Like-new condition
  • Great price for value
  • Excellent customer service
  • Easy setup
  • Good screen quality
Cons
  • Battery drains quickly
  • Bluetooth issues
  • Touchscreen glitches after months
  • Slow charging initially
  • Old model (2017 vintage)
🤔 Battery life 5
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Condition 4
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Touchscreen issues 2
👎 Bluetooth issues 1

Scores

Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
89
Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
79
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
80
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Apple
79
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
79
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
67

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Pro 10.5"
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★Apple M2
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
15,636
Cores10★8
GPU*Arc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
5,339
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★4 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★256 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"10.5"
Resolution2880 px★2224 px
PanelOLED★IPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Yes
USB-C2★0
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.47 kg★
Battery47 Wh★30 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 10.5" 2017, A10X, 4GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

Art DesignProductivityEntertainment

Apple iPad Pro 10.5" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusiness