Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Sapphire 2024
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Sapphire 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives largely positive feedback for its speed, display quality, and portability, with many users praising it as a worthy upgrade. However, significant concerns arise regarding ARM/Snapdragon compatibility issues, occasional blue screens, and the OLED screen's digitizer screen-door effect. Some users also note the device's weight and the high price as drawbacks.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great display quality
- Portable and lightweight
- Good battery life
- Versatile 2-in-1 design
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues
- OLED screen-door effect
- Heavy for a tablet
- High price
- Occasional blue screens
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
The Surface Pro 11 has received mixed feedback, with several users praising its size, weight, and performance, but others reporting serious issues like blue screens, glitchy behavior, and compatibility problems with Snapdragon processors. A few reviewers noted that not all software works with ARM processors, and one experienced repeated crashes requiring a reset. Overall, while some find it excellent, the negative experiences weigh heavily, especially given the high price.
Pros
- Compact size and weight
- Good performance
- Fast delivery
- Good build quality
Cons
- Blue screen crashes
- Snapdragon compatibility issues
- Glitchy behavior
- Slow response in some cases
- High price
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| GPU* | X1 | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px | 2880 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.87 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 47 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Sapphire 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 Black 2024
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 wins 3 specs while Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20230 wins 5.