Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Silver 2019
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Silver 2019
The Surface Pro 7 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and lack of bloatware. Users appreciate the pen functionality and microSD slot for secure storage, while battery life holds up well for long meetings. Some concerns arise from missing features in later models, but the refurbished versions are seen as great value. Overall, it is a reliable and flexible device for professionals and travelers.
Pros
- No bloatware
- Great battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Pen functionality for notes
- MicroSD storage option
Cons
- Missing features in later models (microSD)
- No keyboard/pen included in box
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and thin design
- Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
- High price point
- Stylus not included
- No headphone jack
- Fingerprint magnet on screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1035G | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Plus | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Silver 2019
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.