Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver

Apple
81 Overall Score
vs
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

Scores

Student
Apple
88
Microsoft
80
Entertainment
Apple
82
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
85
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
85
Microsoft
86
Business
Apple
76
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
60
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd GenMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*Apple M1 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
14,120
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*Integrated GraphicsArc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
4,031
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR4XLPDDR5X★
Storage128 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size11"13"
Resolution2388 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.47 kg★0.89 kg
Battery28 Wh47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver

  • Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Below average affordability (26th percentile)

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: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen Better at:

ReadingStudent

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

Entertainment