Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
Apple
81 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.
Pros
- Great performance
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to use
- Secure packaging
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Not all Windows software supported
Performance 3
Portability 2
Ease of use 2
Processor compatibility 2
Shipping speed 1
Packaging 1
Scores
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Business
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | Integrated Graphics | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2388 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 28 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11 3rd Gen 2021, M1, 8GB, 128GB, Silver
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average portability (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 82 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.