Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
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 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, portability, and impressive OLED display, with many users praising its speed and battery life. However, significant frustrations emerge around the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with certain software and peripherals, alongside reports of screen fragility and occasional bugs. While many find it a powerful and versatile 2-in-1, others caution that it may not suit users reliant on legacy x86 applications or those expecting a flawless experience.
Pros
- Sleek and portable design
- Stunning OLED display
- Fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Versatile 2-in-1 functionality
Cons
- Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
- Screen fragility and cracking
- Keyboard and pen sold separately
- Occasional bugs and glitches
- Heavier than other tablets
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M5 ★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | X1 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2420 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 900 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh | 53 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 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 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average gpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
No current pricing available
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
