Apple iPad Pro 12.9 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
Apple
46 Overall Score
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Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
68 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The iPad Pro 2nd generation refurbished receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its excellent condition, great value for the price, and smooth performance for tasks like drawing and daily use. However, a significant number of buyers report serious defects such as battery issues, lagging, and unresponsive touchscreens, with some units arriving dead on arrival or failing shortly after purchase. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by notable quality control and customer service concerns.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Great value for the price
- Smooth performance for drawing
- Good battery life
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Defective units on arrival
- Battery drains quickly
- Touchscreen lag and unresponsiveness
- Wrong charger included
- Poor customer service for returns
Battery life 6
Build quality 5
Value for money 4
Customer service 3
Touchscreen performance 3
Shipping speed 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.4 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | — | 10★ |
| GPU | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 64 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 900 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (1st generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.89 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Silver
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Strong sharpness (67th percentile)
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st 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)
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Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.
