Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 Space Black 2024
Apple
92 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 Space Black 2024
78 out of 100 high confidence 772 reviews
The Apple 13-inch iPad Pro M4 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED display, blazing-fast M4 chip, and lightweight design. Users praise its performance for creative work, note-taking, and media consumption, with many calling it a worthy laptop replacement. However, some buyers report defects out of the box, poor open-box condition from retailers, and occasional software glitches. A few users also note that iPadOS limitations prevent full laptop replacement, and the high price is a recurring concern.
Pros
- Stunning OLED display
- Blazing fast M4 chip
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent for creative work
- Great battery life
Cons
- Defects out of the box
- Poor open-box condition
- iPadOS limitations for laptop replacement
- High price point
- Occasional software glitches
Display quality 18
Performance 15
Build quality 10
Portability 8
Battery life 6
Value for money 12
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Reading
Art Design
Entertainment
Productivity
Student
Business
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| GPU* | —★ | Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2752 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 900 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil Pro | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | 31 Wh | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 13" M4 Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
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: Apple iPad Pro 13" M4
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.