Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
78 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

Scores

Art Design
Apple
90
Microsoft
86
Entertainment
Apple
84
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
86
Microsoft
85
Business
Apple
81
Microsoft
76
Student
Apple
71
Microsoft
80
Reading
Apple
47
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th GenerationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,636
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,339
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X★
Storage1 TB1 TB
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2732 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDROLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★900 nits
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.68 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation Better at:

BusinessArt Design

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentEntertainment