Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum

Microsoft
25 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black

Apple
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, 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

Art Design
Microsoft
27
Apple
98
Business
Microsoft
17
Apple
98
Entertainment
Microsoft
23
Apple
98
Productivity
Microsoft
20
Apple
98
Student
Microsoft
40
Apple
95
Reading
Microsoft
31
Apple
71

Specifications

Microsoft 8U3-00001Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Processor
CPU—Apple M5 ★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
26,773
Cores—10★
GPU—Apple (10-Core)★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
8,452
Memory & Storage
RAM—12 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage—512 GB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size—11"
Resolution—2752 px★
Panel—OLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth
USB-C—1★
Cellular—✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelMicrosoft Classroom Pen 2Apple Pencil Pro
Fingerprint Reader—✓★
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight—0.58 kg★
Battery—31 Wh★
OS—iPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum

  • Strong affordability (76th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)
  • Below average storage (30th percentile)
  • Below average screen (30th 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 (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum is CA$1,036 cheaper (2.2x less).

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum0.029score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black0.051score per dollar

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black offers 1.8x better value for money

Microsoft 8U3-00001 2025, Light Gray, Platinum

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 20 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment