Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20032 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
100 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20032 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
92 out of 100 high confidence 110 reviews
The 13-inch iPad Pro with the M5 chip is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast performance, and excellent battery life. Users highlight its versatility for creative work, note-taking, and entertainment, often calling it a laptop replacement. A few note the high price and the lack of an included stylus as minor drawbacks, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing-fast M5 chip performance
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and thin design
- Versatile for creative work and productivity
Cons
- High price point
- Stylus not included
- No headphone jack
- Fingerprint magnet on screen
- Large size may be unwieldy for some
Display quality 25
Performance speed 30
Battery life 18
Build quality 12
Value for money 8
Accessories included 5
Scores
Reading
Student
Business
Art Design
Productivity
Entertainment
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20032 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 39 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20032 Platinum 2024
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" EP2-20032 Platinum 2024
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.