Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Black 2019
Microsoft
51 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Black 2019
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
92 out of 100 high confidence 110 reviews
The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and thin design
- Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
- High price point
- Stylus not included
- No headphone jack
- Fingerprint magnet on screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some
Display quality 25
Performance speed 30
Battery life 18
Build quality 12
Value for money 8
Accessories included 5
Scores
Reading
Student
Business
Art Design
Productivity
Entertainment
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i7 10th Gen | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | — | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 12.3" Black 2019
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average cpu (35th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 25 specs.