Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its portability, battery life, and value for money, especially for work on the go. However, several verified buyers report receiving units with cosmetic damage, missing accessories like the keyboard, or software issues such as incorrect Windows installation and school-locked devices. Charging via USB-C is also a point of confusion, as it does not work despite some descriptions claiming otherwise.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good battery life (4-8+ hours)
- Great value for money
- Excellent condition (many units)
- Comes with free case (some)
Cons
- USB-C charging not functional
- Cosmetic damage on some units
- Missing keyboard/accessories
- Software issues (Windows install)
- School-locked devices
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 13-inch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning display, blazing speed, and excellent battery life. Users upgrading from older models are particularly impressed, though some note that recent iPad owners may not need the upgrade. A few reviews mention the product hasn't been received yet, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Stunning display quality
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great for productivity and gaming
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Minor upgrade for recent iPad owners
- Some users haven't received product yet
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.7 GHz pentium | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 615 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4★ | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.58 kg |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Go 10.5" Surface Go 2 Platinum 2020
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.