Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
Apple
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
78 out of 100 high confidence 772 reviews
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
Display quality 18
Performance 15
Build quality 10
Portability 8
Battery life 6
Value for money 12
Scores
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | —★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen (2nd edition) | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | — | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.88 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 39 Wh★ | 31 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (24th percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average reading battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-14821 2025, Core Ultra 7 165U, 32GB, 512GB, Cellular, Platinum
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 2024, 8GB, 256GB, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M4
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.