Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Matte Black 2019
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 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Matte Black 2019
The Surface Pro 7 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and lack of bloatware. Users appreciate the pen functionality and microSD slot for secure storage, while battery life holds up well for long meetings. Some concerns arise from missing features in later models, but the refurbished versions are seen as great value. Overall, it is a reliable and flexible device for professionals and travelers.
Pros
- No bloatware
- Great battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Pen functionality for notes
- MicroSD storage option
Cons
- Missing features in later models (microSD)
- No keyboard/pen included in box
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" Surface Pro 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i5 1035G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Plus |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 12.3" |
| Resolution | 2420 px | 2736 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 150 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh★ | — |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 10 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 12.3" Surface Pro 7 Matte Black 2019
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.