Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB, Matte Black
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB, Matte Black
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 receives generally positive feedback for its portability, performance in office and drawing tasks, and value as a refurbished device. However, several verified buyers report missing accessories like the type cover and pen, poor battery life (as low as 1.5 hours), a dim screen, and a defective USB port with poor customer support. The mixed experiences with included items and hardware reliability bring the overall sentiment down.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Good for office and drawing tasks
- Great value as refurbished
- Fast performance for basic tasks
- Works well with docking station
Cons
- Missing type cover and pen in box
- Very short battery life (1.5 hours)
- Dim screen readability
- Defective USB port on some units
- Poor customer support for defects
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Excellent display quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great camera
Cons
- Expensive
- No cons mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 1065G7 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Plus | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.3" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2736 px | 2752 px★ |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.79 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 39 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 2019, Core i7-1065G7, 16GB, 512GB, Matte Black
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong screen (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sharpness (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.