Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 11" A16 Blue 2025
Apple
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 11" A16 Blue 2025
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The iPad 11-inch with A16 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, ease of use, and suitability as a replacement for older devices. Users appreciate the fast delivery from B&H and find it great for tasks like monitoring on set or as a mini laptop. A few complaints mention frustrating internal logic for some users and awkward volume button placement that feels reversed.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Easy to use
- Great for travel
- Good replacement for old devices
- Fast delivery from B&H
Cons
- Frustrating internal logic for some
- Awkward reversed volume button placement
- No pencil included
- No directions in box
Performance 4
Ease of use 3
Delivery speed 2
Replacement value 3
Button placement 1
Internal logic 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | Apple iPad 11" A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple A16★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 12★ | 5 |
| GPU | X1★ | Apple (4-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | 59★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 150 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 53 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Apple iPad 11" A16 Blue 2025
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad 11" A16
Scores 80 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.