Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
Microsoft
74 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
Apple
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
87 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The iPad Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many note it as a significant upgrade from older models, ideal for travel, creative work, and media consumption. A few minor criticisms include the lack of a headphone jack and the learning curve with the new interface. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performing device that justifies its cost.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Stunning display quality
- Excellent battery life
- Great camera
- Sleek and thin design
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Learning curve with new interface
- Keyboard compatibility issues
- Expensive
Performance 8
Display quality 7
Battery life 5
Camera quality 3
Design 3
Ease of use 4
Scores
Reading
Art Design
Business
Entertainment
Student
Productivity
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | IPS | 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 |
| 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★ | 31 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Apple iPad Pro 11" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11" M5
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.