Microsoft Surface Pro 13" TI-GSRF ZHY-00001 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Dune
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" TI-GSRF ZHY-00001 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Dune
The Surface Pro 11 receives mostly positive feedback for its portability, touchscreen, and performance in everyday tasks, with several users praising it as ideal for work, study, and creative use. However, a few reviewers report significant issues, including freezing under load, garbled external display connections, compatibility problems with accessories and software due to the new Arm CPU, and a lack of a headphone jack. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans positive, with the device recommended for general use but not without caveats.
Pros
- Portable and compact
- Great touchscreen
- Versatile for work and study
- Fast for everyday tasks
- Sleek and lightweight design
Cons
- Freezes under load
- Garbled external display connection
- Compatibility issues with Arm CPU
- Missing headphone jack
- Heavy for music stand
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
The Apple 13-inch iPad Pro M4 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast M4 chip, and lightweight design. Users praise its performance for creative work, note-taking, and media consumption, with many calling it a worthy laptop replacement. However, some buyers report defects out of the box, poor open-box condition from retailers, and occasional software glitches. A few users also note that iPadOS limitations prevent full laptop replacement, and the high price is a recurring concern.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing fast M4 chip
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent for creative work
- Great battery life
Cons
- Defects out of the box
- Poor open-box condition
- iPadOS limitations for laptop replacement
- High price point
- Occasional software glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" TI-GSRF ZHY-00001 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 31 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" TI-GSRF ZHY-00001 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 512GB, Dune
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reading battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.