Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
75 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

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
80
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
85
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
81
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
73
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
78
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
48
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th GenerationMicrosoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*—Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,636
19,284
Cores810★
GPU*—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark Score
5,339
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage512 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2732 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid Retina XDROLED★
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★900 nits
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil (2nd generation)Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.68 kg★0.89 kg
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, Silver

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • 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 12.9" 6th Generation 2022, M2, 8GB, 512GB, Cellular, 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 3 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

StudentProductivityEntertainment

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