Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray
Apple
44 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The iPad Pro 9.7" renewed receives mixed feedback. Many buyers praise its excellent condition, affordable price, and performance for everyday tasks like drawing, browsing, and media. However, several verified reviews report serious battery issues, including rapid drain and failure to hold a charge, along with cosmetic damage and a weak charger. Overall, the value is good if you get a unit without battery problems, but the risk of defects is notable.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Affordable price
- Great for everyday tasks
- Fast shipping
- Good battery life in some units
Cons
- Frequent battery defects
- Cosmetic damage on arrival
- Weak or generic charger included
- Device crashes and freezes
- Battery drains quickly
Battery issues 5
Cosmetic condition 4
Value for money 4
Performance 4
Charger quality 2
Customer service 1
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Reading
Student
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | Apple A9X | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | — | SSD★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 9.7" | 13" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 9.7" 9.7-inch 2016 Model Space Gray
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average screen (29th percentile)
- Below average battery (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.