Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Space Gray

Apple
65 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Microsoft
81 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Space Gray

No customer feedback yet

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

68 out of 100 high confidence 155 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, portability, and impressive OLED display, with many users praising its speed and battery life. However, significant frustrations center on the Snapdragon ARM processor's compatibility issues with certain software and peripherals, as well as some reports of blue screens, fragility, and the lack of included keyboard and pen. Overall, it's a well-liked device for those with compatible needs, but a risky purchase for users reliant on legacy x86 applications.

Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Portable and lightweight
  • Stunning OLED display
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Snapdragon ARM compatibility issues
  • Keyboard and pen not included
  • Fragile screen
  • Blue screen errors
  • Heavier than other tablets
👎 Snapdragon arm compatibility 12
👍 Display quality 10
👍 Battery life 8
👍 Portability 7
🤔 Build quality 5
👎 Included accessories 4

Scores

Art Design
Apple
66
Microsoft
94
Entertainment
Apple
61
Microsoft
87
Productivity
Apple
67
Microsoft
87
Student
Apple
71
Microsoft
82
Business
Apple
59
Microsoft
78
Reading
Apple
55
Microsoft
53

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU*—Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,365
24,809
Cores812★
GPU—Adreno
Memory & Storage
RAM6 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB512 GB★
Storage TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size11"13"
Resolution—2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple PencilSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✗✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.47 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—53 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Space Gray

  • Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020, A12Z Bionic, 6GB, 256GB, Space Gray

No current pricing available

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 512GB, Platinum

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 11" 2020 Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment