Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 11" A16 Blue 2025
Apple
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 11" A16 Blue 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The iPad 11-inch with A16 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, ease of use, and suitability as a replacement for older devices. Users appreciate the fast delivery from B&H and find it great for tasks like monitoring on set or as a mini laptop. A few complaints mention frustrating internal logic for some users and awkward volume button placement that feels reversed.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy to use
- Great for travel
- Good replacement for old devices
- Fast delivery from B&H
Cons
- Frustrating internal logic for some
- Awkward reversed volume button placement
- No pencil included
- No directions in box
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Delivery speed 2
Replacement value 3
Button placement 1
Internal logic 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad 11" A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple A16 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 5 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | Apple (4-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
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 11" A16 Blue 2025
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.