Apple iPad Pro 12.9" '1 Gold 2015
Apple
61 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" '1 Gold 2015
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
72 out of 100 medium confidence 29 reviews
The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its sleek design, vibrant OLED display, and impressive battery life, noting smooth performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. However, several verified buyers report serious issues like blue screen errors, compatibility problems with Snapdragon processors, and glitchy behavior in tablet mode, leading to frustration and returns. Overall, while the device excels in portability and build quality, reliability concerns and software compatibility issues temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Impressive battery life
- Smooth performance for multitasking
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Blue screen errors on setup
- Snapdragon processor compatibility issues
- Glitchy tablet mode keyboard
- Defective units requiring returns
- No return policy for PCs at some retailers
Performance 8
Battery life 5
Display quality 5
Build quality 4
Portability 4
Reliability 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" '1 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU | Dual-Core 2.26 GHz (Twister) Processor | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 150 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" '1 Gold 2015
- Strong feature (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" '1 Gold 2015
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.