Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021
Apple
71 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021
82 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The iPad Pro receives mostly positive feedback for its value, especially the 120Hz screen and Face ID. Some users received units with minor scratches or incorrect chargers, but overall the battery life and performance are praised. A few buyers were pleasantly surprised to get a brand-new sealed unit despite ordering refurbished.
Pros
- 120Hz screen smoothness
- Face ID convenience
- Great battery life
- Excellent value for price
- Brand-new unit on refurb order
Cons
- Incorrect charger provided
- Minor scratches on screen/back
- Gouge on corner of unit
- Generic brown box packaging
- No headphone jack
Screen quality 3
Battery life 3
Value for money 4
Cosmetic condition 3
Charging accessories 2
Packaging 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
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Student
Productivity
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" M1 Space Gray 2021
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.