Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" vs Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
Apple
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
78 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
This refurbished iPad Pro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with many users reporting units in excellent condition that look and perform like new. However, quality is inconsistent — several buyers received devices with scratches, dents, dead batteries, or non-functional chargers, and a few experienced complete failures including Bluetooth issues. The gamble of refurbished electronics is the dominant theme: lucky buyers are thrilled with the value while unlucky ones feel the savings weren't worth the hassle.
Pros
- Excellent price for a Pro model
- Looks and feels like new when good unit arrives
- Very fast performance with no lag
- Great battery life for an older device
- Speakers sound phenomenal
Cons
- Inconsistent quality; condition varies wildly
- Some units have scratches, dents, or screen burn
- Weak or dead battery on some units
- Included charger often non-functional or loose
- Short, off-brand charging cable included
Condition variability 23
Value for money 18
Battery life 10
Charger quality 8
Screen condition 9
Refurbishment gamble 7
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 4th Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple M2 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics★ | Apple |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 6 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2734 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Yes |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | — |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
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" 4th Gen 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Cellular, Space Gray
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong screen (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 0 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.