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

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022, M2, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022, M2, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple
56 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

Entertainment
Apple
54
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
58
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
60
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
46
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
51
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
29
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th GenMicrosoft 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
RAM4 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution—2880 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDROLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd gen)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✗✓★
Physical
Weight1.03 kg0.89 kg★
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Gen 2022, M2, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray

  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average social proof (30th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st 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 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment