Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Black
Microsoft
55 Overall Score
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Apple iPad 11" A16 Silver 2025
Apple
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Black
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 11" A16 Silver 2025
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its smooth performance, vibrant display, and all-day battery life. Users appreciate the 128GB base storage and lightweight design, making it ideal for students, kids, and everyday tasks. A few note the non-laminated screen and 60Hz refresh rate as minor drawbacks, but overall it is seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Smooth A16 chip performance
- Vibrant 11-inch Liquid Retina display
- All-day battery life
- Lightweight and portable design
- 128GB base storage
Cons
- Non-laminated display with air gap
- 60Hz refresh rate not as smooth
- No headphone jack
- No engraving option from retailer
- Base storage may feel limited for heavy users
Performance 8
Display quality 6
Battery life 5
Value for money 4
Design and portability 4
Storage capacity 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 | Apple iPad 11" A16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | i5-1035G | Apple A16 Bionic★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 5 |
| GPU | — | Apple (4-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | LCD | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 29 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Black
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad 11" A16 Silver 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad 11" A16
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.