Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
65 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 7
Battery life 5
Camera quality 3
Design 3
Ease of use 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| 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 | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth |
| 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 | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
No current pricing available
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
