Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 receives generally positive feedback for its portability, performance in office and drawing tasks, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing accessories like the type cover and pen, poor battery life (as low as 1.5 hours), a dim screen, and a defective USB port with poor customer support. The mixed experiences with included items and hardware reliability bring the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good for office and drawing tasks
- Great value as refurbished
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Works well with docking station
Cons
- Missing type cover and pen in box
- Very short battery life (1.5 hours)
- Dim screen readability
- Defective USB port on some units
- Poor customer support for defects
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Silver 2025
The iPad Pro M5 is widely praised for its blazing speed, stunning OLED display, and excellent camera and sound quality. Many users find it a capable laptop replacement for travel and light work, especially with the new keyboard. However, a few concerns include battery drain on open-box units, confusion over the lack of a home button, and one instance of missing plastic wrap suggesting a possible opened box. Overall, it is seen as a powerful and versatile device that excels in performance and portability.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 processor
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent camera quality
- Great sound quality
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Battery drain on open-box units
- Missing plastic wrap on some units
- No home button causes confusion
- Keyboard from M4 not compatible
- Some units may be opened box
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1065G | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Plus | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2736 px★ | 2420 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Matte Black 2019
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Silver 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 26 specs.