Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ vs Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
Microsoft
62 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 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB, 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
Business
Entertainment
Productivity
Student
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1135G7 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU* | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface stylus | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.77 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7+ 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB, Platinum
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average reading battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average portability (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.