Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Yellow
Apple
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Yellow
78 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The iPad is generally well-received for its speed, display, and reliability as a replacement for older devices. However, some users find the new button layout frustrating and the learning curve steep for those switching from other systems. Overall, it offers solid performance for everyday use and professional settings.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Great display for indoor use
- Reliable replacement for old devices
- Easy to navigate for seniors
- Quick shipping from B&H
Cons
- Frustrating new button layout
- Volume buttons reversed and awkward
- Steep learning curve for non-Apple users
- Protective case interferes with buttons
Performance 3
Display quality 2
Button layout 2
Learning curve 2
Reliability 2
Shipping speed 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple A16 Bionic |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 5 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | Apple (4-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 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 | 0.87 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Yellow
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.