Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019

Microsoft
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen Space Gray 2019

Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen Space Gray 2019

Apple
61 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019

95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Surface Pro 7, praising its speed, lack of bloatware, and excellent battery life that lasts through 10-12 hour sessions. The pen feature is highlighted as efficient for note-taking, and the micro SSD card slot is valued for secure file storage. However, some Q&A questions remain unanswered, and a few users express hope that the device continues to perform well over time.

Pros
  • Fast performance without bloatware
  • Excellent battery life (10-12 hours)
  • Pen support for efficient note-taking
  • Micro SSD card slot for secure storage
  • Lightweight and portable design
Cons
  • Unanswered Q&A questions
  • Lack of micro SSD slot on newer models
  • Uncertainty about long-term reliability
👍 Performance 3
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Pen support 1
👍 Storage options 1
👍 Portability 2
👍 Value for money 2

Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen Space Gray 2019

72 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews

Most buyers report receiving an iPad in like-new condition with good performance and battery life. However, several verified reviews describe serious defects such as lost WiFi/Bluetooth after two days, a faulty charging port, and inability to complete updates. Packaging and shipping issues are also mentioned, but the overall value for the price is praised.

Pros
  • Like-new condition
  • Good battery life
  • Great value for price
  • Easy to set up
  • Good performance
Cons
  • Risk of hardware defects (WiFi/Bluetooth, charging port)
  • Flimsy packaging / shipping damage risk
  • Slow charging (no fast charge support)
  • Aging model (16GB storage limited)
  • Front camera quality below expectations
👍 Condition on arrival 10
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Hardware defects 3
👎 Packaging and shipping 3
👍 Performance and setup 4

Scores

Art Design
Microsoft
71
Apple
64
Reading
Microsoft
56
Apple
69
Productivity
Microsoft
67
Apple
54
Entertainment
Microsoft
65
Apple
62
Business
Microsoft
59
Apple
61
Student
Microsoft
60
Apple
61

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen
Processor
CPUIntel Core i5 10th GenApple M2 ★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
15,655
Cores48★
GPU2736 x 1824Integrated Graphics
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB★2 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR4X★—
Storage128 GB★32 GB
Storage TypeSSD★eMMC
Expandable✓★✗
Display
Size12.3"10.2"
Resolution2736 px★2160 px
PanelLCDIPS★
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0★Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C1★0
Cellular✗✓★
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelSurface PenApple Pencil (1st generation)
Fingerprint Reader✗✓★
Face Unlock✓★✗
Physical
Weight0.77 kg0.49 kg★
OSWindows 10 HomeiPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Platinum 2019

  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong gpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average battery (30th percentile)

Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen Space Gray 2019

  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong feature (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile

Pricing

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7

Scores 69 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3" 7 Better at:

Art DesignProductivityEntertainment

Apple iPad 10.2" 7th Gen Better at:

ReadingBusiness