Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, ideal for travel, creative work, and media consumption. A few minor criticisms include the lack of a headphone jack and the learning curve with the new interface. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performing device that justifies its cost.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Great camera
- Sleek and thin design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Learning curve with new interface
- Keyboard compatibility issues
- Expensive
Performance 8
Display quality 7
Battery life 5
Camera quality 3
Design 3
Ease of use 4
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | — | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.88 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | 31 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.