Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 Space Gray
Apple
83 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" ZHX-00001 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
72 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" ZHX-00001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M2 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 40 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 Space Gray
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" ZHX-00001 Platinum 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average battery (31st percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 Space Gray0.007score per dollar
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" ZHX-00001 Platinum 20240.003score per dollar
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 Space Gray offers 2.3x better value for money
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021 Space Gray
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" ZHX-00001 Platinum 2024
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 12.9" iPad Pro (5th Generation) 2021
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 24 specs.
