Apple iPad Pro 10.5" vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray
Apple
49 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
Microsoft
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray
62 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The iPad receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent condition, fast performance, and great value for a refurbished device, especially for drawing and reading. However, several verified reviews report severe battery drain, overheating, and touchscreen glitches that make the device nearly unusable after a few months.
Pros
- Excellent condition like new
- Fast and responsive performance
- Great value for refurbished price
- Vibrant screen for comics and reading
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- Severe battery drain issues
- Overheating during charging
- Touchscreen glitches and freezing
- Screen chips and poor fit
- Wrong storage capacity shipped
Battery life 5
Build quality 4
Value for money 5
Performance 4
Touchscreen issues 2
Overheating 2
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Student
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 10.5" | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 2.28 GHz | Core i5★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics | Integrated★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR4X★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 10.5" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2224 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil | Surface Slim Pen 2 |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | — | ✓★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.50 kg★ | 0.89 kg |
| OS | iOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 10.5", A1701, 4GB, 256GB, Space Gray
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (75th percentile)
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13" 2021, Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 128GB, Platinum
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sharpness (78th percentile)
- Below average reading battery (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (22nd percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13"
Scores 67 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 24 specs.