Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) 2020, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) 2020, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

Apple
52 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
82 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
58
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
60
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
55
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
41
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
50
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
38
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*Apple M2 Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,636
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,339
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM—16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2732 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDROLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—2★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight—0.89 kg★
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) 2020, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray

  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong storage (75th percentile)
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average social proof (26th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment