Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation)

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation) 2022, M2, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation) 2022, M2, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple
76 Overall Score

Scores

Entertainment
Microsoft
86
Apple
78
Art Design
Microsoft
86
Apple
84
Productivity
Microsoft
85
Apple
80
Student
Microsoft
80
Apple
75
Business
Microsoft
76
Apple
70
Reading
Microsoft
49
Apple
49

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"Apple iPad Pro 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation)
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★Apple
CPU Multi-Core Score
19,284
15,636
Cores10★8
GPU*Arc Graphics★—
GPU Benchmark Score
5,484
5,339
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB★8 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X★—
Storage1 TB★256 GB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"12.9"
Resolution2880 px★2732 px
PanelOLED★Liquid Retina XDR
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness900 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7★Wi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4★Bluetooth
USB-C2★1
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil (2nd generation)
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.89 kg0.68 kg★
Battery47 Wh★—
OSWindows 11 ProiPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (6th Generation) 2022, M2, 8GB, 256GB, Space Gray

  • Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessProductivityEntertainment