Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) 2017, 4GB, 256GB, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) 2017, 4GB, 256GB, Silver

Apple
51 Overall Score
vs
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

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) 2017, 4GB, 256GB, Silver

82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The refurbished iPad Pro 10.5-inch is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent value, near-perfect condition, and speedy performance. Most buyers feel they got a great deal, with only minor cosmetic flaws like small scratches or a faint blue spot on the screen. A few isolated issues include a white display spot and a charger that overheated, but overall satisfaction is high.

Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Near-perfect condition
  • Fast performance
  • Great for art and drawing
  • Fast shipping
Cons
  • Minor cosmetic scratches
  • Faint blue spot on screen
  • White spot on display
  • Charger overheating
  • Non-original charger included
👍 Value for money 6
👍 Condition 7
👍 Performance 4
🤔 Screen quality 4
👍 Shipping speed 3
👍 Customer service 3

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

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
57
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
53
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
45
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
55
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
39
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
55
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation)Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU2.4 GHzIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core ScoreNo data
19,284
Cores110★
GPUIntel HD GraphicsArc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM4 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable—✗
Display
Size10.5"13"
Resolution2224 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11abgWi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—2★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock—✓★
Physical
Weight0.47 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) 2017, 4GB, 256GB, Silver

  • Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Strong screen (74th percentile)
  • Below average cpu (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
  • Below average ram (31st percentile)
  • Below average battery (32nd percentile)

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)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) 2017, 4GB, 256GB, Silver

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 (1st Generation) Better at:

Reading

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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