Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB, Black
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB, Black
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback. While many users appreciate its compact size, lightweight design, and good performance for travel, several critical issues are reported including blue screen errors, software incompatibility with Snapdragon/ARM processors, and glitchy touchscreen behavior. Verified buyers express disappointment with reliability and return policy limitations.
Pros
- Compact size for travel
- Lightweight design
- Good performance for business trips
- OLED touchscreen display
- Fast processor option
Cons
- Blue screen errors during setup
- Software incompatibility with Snapdragon/ARM processors
- Glitchy touchscreen in tablet mode
- Slower than expected performance
- No return policy for PCs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
The Apple 13-inch iPad Pro M4 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast M4 chip, and lightweight design. Users praise its performance for creative work, note-taking, and media consumption, with many calling it a worthy laptop replacement. However, some buyers report defects out of the box, poor open-box condition from retailers, and occasional software glitches. A few users also note that iPadOS limitations prevent full laptop replacement, and the high price is a recurring concern.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing fast M4 chip
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent for creative work
- Great battery life
Cons
- Defects out of the box
- Poor open-box condition
- iPadOS limitations for laptop replacement
- High price point
- Occasional software glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★ | Apple M4 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 31 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB, Black
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reading battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 26 specs.