Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB, Cellular, Platinum
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB, Cellular, Platinum
The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its portability, battery life, and performance, several verified buyers report serious issues like blue screens, glitchy touchscreen behavior, and slower-than-expected speeds. Compatibility concerns with Snapdragon/ARM processors are a recurring theme, with some users experiencing no issues while others warn about software incompatibility.
Pros
- Portable size
- Outstanding battery life
- Fast performance
- Good display
- Stylus support
Cons
- Blue screen crashes
- Snapdragon/ARM compatibility issues
- Glitchy touchscreen
- Slower than expected
- No keyboard included
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
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
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | LCD | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | 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 | 0.89 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 48 Wh★ | 31 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB, Cellular, Platinum
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 2024, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB, 256GB, Cellular, Platinum
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 12GB, 512GB, Cellular, Space Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.