Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Space Gray 2020
Apple
68 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Space Gray 2020
72 out of 100 high confidence 34 reviews
The renewed iPad generally receives positive feedback for its near-new appearance, smooth performance, and great value. Many users are delighted with the condition and functionality, especially for kids, students, and streaming. However, several verified reviews highlight serious battery issues, including swelling and rapid drain, as well as occasional charging problems and inability to update to the latest iOS. The sentiment is mixed: most buyers are satisfied, but a notable minority experienced defects that raise safety concerns.
Pros
- Near-new appearance
- Smooth performance
- Great value for money
- Good for kids and students
- Compatible with original Apple Pencil
Cons
- Battery swelling and rapid drain
- Charging issues (slow or intermittent)
- Cannot update to latest iOS
- Limited storage (32GB)
- Home button requires hard press
Battery life 8
Charging issues 5
Physical condition 20
Performance 15
Value for money 12
Software update limitations 4
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Art Design
Student
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 10.2" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2160 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 32 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iOS |
Pros & Cons
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
Apple iPad 10.2" 8th Generation Space Gray 2020
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.