Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
Apple
54 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
67 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The iPad receives mixed feedback: many users praise its excellent condition, fast performance, and great value for a refurbished device, especially for drawing and reading. However, a few verified buyers report severe battery drain, overheating, and touchscreen glitches after a few months, making the device nearly unusable. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by significant quality control concerns.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast and responsive performance
- Great value for refurbished price
- Vibrant screen for reading and drawing
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Severe battery drain issues
- Overheating during charging
- Touchscreen glitches and freezing
- Screen chips and improper fit
- Wrong storage capacity shipped
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 4
Performance 3
Screen quality 3
Touchscreen issues 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5" | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2048 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.85 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro (2017) 10.5", A10X Fusion, 8GB, 64GB, Rose Gold
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th 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 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.