Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 10 Platinum 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 11" with the M5 chip is highly praised for its speed, responsiveness, and portability. Users highlight its excellent performance for note-taking, creative work like drawing in Procreate, and business tasks. The 1TB model with 16GB RAM is especially valued for graphics-intensive work. The only minor complaint is about shipping delays from one retailer.
Pros
- Fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent for note-taking and drawing
- Portable 11-inch size
- Ample 1TB storage with 16GB RAM
- Great for business and creative tasks
Cons
- Shipping delays from some retailers
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 10 Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 10 receives mixed feedback: some users praise its performance and desktop-like experience, while others criticize the misleading marketing that suggests a keyboard and pen are included. Battery life can be improved with power settings adjustments, and additional accessories like a case, keyboard, and adapter are recommended. Overall, it's a powerful device for PC users willing to invest in extras.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Desktop-like experience
- Fast processor with extra RAM
- Customizable power settings
Cons
- Keyboard and pen not included
- Misleading product images
- Battery life requires adjustment
- Additional accessories needed
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Core Ultra 5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2420 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen for Business |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.88 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 10 Platinum 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.