Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
The iPad Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, ideal for travel, creative work, and media consumption. A few minor criticisms include the lack of a headphone jack and the learning curve with the new interface. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performing device that justifies its cost.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Great camera
- Sleek and thin design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Learning curve with new interface
- Keyboard compatibility issues
- Expensive
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 refurbished unit is widely praised for its excellent condition, performance, and value. Users appreciate the included keyboard and pen, fast processor, and great screen quality, though some note poor battery life and a flimsy keyboard. A few buyers experienced issues with receiving wrong items or defective chargers, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast processor performance
- Great screen quality
- Included keyboard and pen
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor battery life (4-6 hours)
- Flimsy keyboard feel
- Charger sometimes defective
- Risk of receiving wrong item
- Gets hot during use
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | 1.1 GHz core_i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2752 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh | 52 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.