Apple iPad Pro 12.9" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver

Apple
60 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 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver

88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

This refurbished iPad Pro receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its near-new performance, excellent display, and long battery life, with many noting only minor cosmetic flaws like scratches or scuffs that do not affect functionality. The seller's customer service is highlighted as exceptional, especially in handling a defective unit promptly. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value for a powerful device that still runs smoothly years after its original release.

Pros
  • Near-new performance
  • Excellent display quality
  • Long battery life
  • Great value for money
  • Exceptional customer service
Cons
  • Minor cosmetic scratches/scuffs
  • Deep scratch on screen (one unit)
  • Slow charging (one report)
  • Battery health not viewable on iPad
  • Expensive battery replacement ($119)
🤔 Cosmetic condition 6
👍 Performance 5
👍 Battery life 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Display quality 3

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

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Entertainment
Apple
58
Microsoft
86
Art Design
Apple
62
Microsoft
86
Productivity
Apple
57
Microsoft
85
Student
Apple
61
Microsoft
80
Business
Apple
47
Microsoft
76
Reading
Apple
32
Microsoft
49

Specifications

Apple iPad Pro 12.9"Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Processor
CPU*AppleIntel Core Ultra 7 268V★
CPU Multi-Core Score
10,997
19,284
Cores610★
GPU—Arc Graphics★
GPU Benchmark ScoreNo data
5,484
Memory & Storage
RAM—16 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5X★
Storage256 GB1 TB★
Storage Type—SSD★
Expandable—✗
Display
Size12.9"13"
Resolution2048 px2880 px★
PanelLiquid RetinaOLED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—900 nits★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.4★
USB-C—2★
Cellular✗✗
Features
Stylus Support✓✓
Stylus Model—Surface Slim Pen
Fingerprint Reader—✗
Face Unlock✓✓
Physical
Weight1.18 kg0.89 kg★
Battery—47 Wh★
OSiPadOSWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 256GB, Silver

  • Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong cpu (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong feature (78th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average sharpness (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)

Pricing

Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 2019, A12X Bionic, 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 6 of 6 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment

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