Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 8 Graphite 2021
Microsoft
60 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
Apple
100 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 8 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Core i5 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU | Integrated | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen 2 | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 8 Graphite 2021
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (71st percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.