Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Gold 2017
Apple
64 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Microsoft
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Gold 2017
No customer feedback yet
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
68 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its performance, display, and battery life, especially in the refurbished models, but a significant number report serious issues like blue screens, compatibility problems with ARM/Snapdragon processors, and occasional glitches. The device is seen as a great value when it works, but reliability concerns and the lack of included keyboard/pen are common complaints.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Beautiful display
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Blue screen issues
- ARM/Snapdragon compatibility problems
- Keyboard and pen not included
- Occasional glitches
- No return policy for PCs
Performance 12
Display quality 8
Battery life 7
Arm compatibility 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 5
Scores
Student
Reading
Productivity
Art Design
Entertainment
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| GPU | — | X1★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | — | 59★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 150 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Gold 2017
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Gold 2017
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Scores 71 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.