Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 receives generally positive feedback for its portability, performance in office and drawing tasks, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing accessories like the type cover and pen, poor battery life (as low as 1.5 hours), a dim screen, and a defective USB port with poor customer support. The mixed experiences with included items and hardware reliability bring the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good for office and drawing tasks
- Great value as refurbished
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Works well with docking station
Cons
- Missing type cover and pen in box
- Very short battery life (1.5 hours)
- Dim screen readability
- Defective USB port on some units
- Poor customer support for defects
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and thin design
- Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
- High price point
- Stylus not included
- No headphone jack
- Fingerprint magnet on screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1065G | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Plus | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.