Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
Apple
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M2 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | X1 | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 1 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 7.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2048 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
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
Apple iPad mini 7.9" 5th Generation Silver 2019
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.