Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft
78 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black

Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black

Apple
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

68 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its performance, display, and battery life, especially in the refurbished models, but a significant number report serious issues like blue screens, compatibility problems with ARM/Snapdragon processors, and occasional glitches. The device is seen as a great value when it works, but reliability concerns and the lack of included keyboard/pen are common complaints.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Beautiful display
  • Long battery life
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Premium build quality
Cons
  • Blue screen issues
  • ARM/Snapdragon compatibility problems
  • Keyboard and pen not included
  • Occasional glitches
  • No return policy for PCs
👍 Performance 12
👍 Display quality 8
👍 Battery life 7
👎 Arm compatibility 6
👎 Reliability 5
👍 Value for money 5

Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black

78 out of 100 high confidence 772 reviews

The Apple 13-inch iPad Pro M4 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast M4 chip, and lightweight design. Users praise its performance for creative work, note-taking, and media consumption, with many calling it a worthy laptop replacement. However, some buyers report defects out of the box, poor open-box condition from retailers, and occasional software glitches. A few users also note that iPadOS limitations prevent full laptop replacement, and the high price is a recurring concern.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Blazing fast M4 chip
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Excellent for creative work
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • Defects out of the box
  • Poor open-box condition
  • iPadOS limitations for laptop replacement
  • High price point
  • Occasional software glitches
👍 Display quality 18
👍 Performance 15
👍 Build quality 10
👍 Portability 8
👍 Battery life 6
🤔 Value for money 12

Scores

Art Design
Microsoft
82
Apple
94
Entertainment
Microsoft
83
Apple
94
Productivity
Microsoft
84
Apple
93
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
90
Business
Microsoft
75
Apple
84
Reading
Microsoft
50
Apple
44

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th EditionApple iPad Pro 13" M4
Processor
CPU*Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100Apple M4 ★
CPU Multi-Core Score
21,339
23,565
Cores1010
GPUAdreno—★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
6,795
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Storage512 GB★256 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"13"
Resolution2880 px★2752 px
PanelLCDOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness150 nits1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth 5.3
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil Pro
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.58 kg★
Battery48 Wh★31 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomeiPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average reading battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M4

Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

Reading

Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment