Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Valve Steam Deck 1TB 7" 2024, AMD APU, 1TB

Valve Steam Deck 1TB 7" 2024, AMD APU, 1TB

Valve
41 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users are generally satisfied with the Surface Pro, praising its performance, portability, and ease of use. However, several verified buyers warn about Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues with some Windows software, advising to check before purchase. The product arrives securely packaged and shipping speed is also highlighted positively.

Pros
  • Great performance
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Easy to use
  • Secure packaging
  • Fast shipping
Cons
  • Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
  • Not all Windows software supported
👍 Performance 3
👍 Portability 2
👍 Ease of use 2
👎 Processor compatibility 2
👍 Shipping speed 1
👍 Packaging 1

Valve Steam Deck 1TB 7" 2024, AMD APU, 1TB

88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this gaming system, praising its ease of setup, ergonomic design, and bright screen. Many have replaced their Switch with it and enjoy playing classic games via emulation. A few minor issues like initial boot problems were resolved with restarts. Overall, it's seen as a great value for portable PC gaming.

Pros
  • Easy setup
  • Ergonomic design
  • Bright screen
  • Great for emulation
  • Comes with case and grips
Cons
  • Initial boot issues for some
  • No OLED option in this model
  • Requires memory card and flash drive for game transfers
👍 Ease of setup 2
👍 Ergonomics 1
👍 Screen quality 2
👍 Emulation 2
👍 Value for money 1
👎 Initial boot issues 1

Scores

Art Design
Microsoft
84
Valve
27
Entertainment
Microsoft
84
Valve
37
Productivity
Microsoft
84
Valve
24
Student
Microsoft
76
Valve
28
Business
Microsoft
74
Valve
27
Reading
Microsoft
45
Valve
24

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th EditionValve Steam Deck 1TB 7"
Processor
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★—
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
No data
Cores88
GPUArc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM32 GB★—
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB1 TB
Storage TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Expandable✗✓★
Display
Size13"7"
Resolution2880 px★—
PanelOLED★LCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness600 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★—
USB-C2★—
Cellular✗—
Features
Stylus Support✓★✗
Stylus ModelSurface Slim Pen—
Fingerprint Reader✗—
Face Unlock✓★—
Physical
Weight0.87 kg★1.72 kg
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProSteamOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average portability (25th percentile)

Valve Steam Deck 1TB 7" 2024, AMD APU, 1TB

  • Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (70th percentile)
  • Strong gpu (68th percentile)
  • Below average portability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average feature (22nd percentile)
  • Below average screen (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment