Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Apple
100 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Microsoft
78 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

Users are overwhelmingly positive about this iPad Pro, praising its speed, display quality, and battery life. Many mention it as a worthy upgrade from older iPads, with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil adding versatility. A few reviews are brief but still enthusiastic, and one reviewer notes they haven't received the product yet but trust the brand. Overall, it's seen as a premium, high-performance device.

Pros
  • Fast performance
  • Excellent display quality
  • Long battery life
  • Sleek and thin design
  • Great camera
Cons
  • Expensive
  • No cons mentioned
👍 Performance 8
👍 Display quality 6
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Accessories 4
🤔 Value for money 3

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

62 out of 100 high confidence 132 reviews

The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback, with many praising its lightweight design, speed, and battery life, while others are frustrated by ARM processor compatibility issues with software and peripherals. Verified buyers report problems with backup software, printers, and some apps, leading to returns. Despite these concerns, it's a solid choice for Microsoft Office users and those needing a portable 2-in-1.

Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Fast performance
  • Good battery life
  • Great display quality
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design
Cons
  • ARM processor compatibility issues
  • Keyboard not included
  • Limited software support
  • Printer and scanner problems
  • Boot time slower than expected
👎 Arm compatibility 12
👍 Portability 10
🤔 Performance 9
👍 Battery life 6
👍 Build quality 5
👎 Value for money 5

Scores

Business
Apple
100
Microsoft
75
Art Design
Apple
100
Microsoft
83
Productivity
Apple
100
Microsoft
85
Entertainment
Apple
100
Microsoft
87
Student
Apple
95
Microsoft
80
Reading
Apple
55
Microsoft
52

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition
Processor
CPU*Apple M5 ★Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100
CPU Multi-Core Score
26,773
24,809
Cores1012★
GPUApple (10-Core)★Adreno
GPU Benchmark Score
8,452
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB32 GB★
RAM GenerationLPDDR5LPDDR5X★
Storage1 TB1 TB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable✗✗
Display
Size13"13"
Resolution2752 px2880 px★
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1600 nits★—
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C12★
Cellular✓★✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus ModelApple Pencil ProSurface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader✓★✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight0.58 kg★0.89 kg
Battery39 Wh53 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

  • Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average portability (22nd percentile)

Pricing

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum is $400 cheaper (1.3x less).

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 2025, 16GB, 1TB, Cellular, Silver

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition 2024, Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB, 1TB, Platinum

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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