Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
Microsoft
81 Overall Score
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Apple 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Space Grey
Apple
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" 2024, Core Ultra 7 268V, 16GB, 1TB, Platinum
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Apple 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Space Grey
72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The iPad Pro 9.7-inch (2nd gen) refurbished unit generally receives high praise for its value, performance, and like-new condition. Many users find it a great alternative to a brand-new model, especially for art, productivity, and media consumption. However, a few verified buyers report serious issues like battery failure, charging problems, and touchscreen lag, which significantly lower the overall sentiment. The mixed experiences with battery life and charging are the most common complaints.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Like-new refurbished condition
- Excellent performance and speed
- Good battery life for most users
- Ideal for art and drawing
Cons
- Battery failure or poor condition
- Charging issues (slow or wrong adapter)
- Touchscreen lag or unresponsiveness
- Arrived with 0% charge
- Apple Pencil connectivity problems
Battery life 5
Charging issues 3
Touchscreen performance 1
Refurbished condition 5
Value for money 4
Customer service 2
Scores
Entertainment
Art Design
Productivity
Student
Business
Reading
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13" | Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 12.9" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2732 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | — |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.89 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iOS |
Pros & Cons
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)
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" Apple 2017, A10X, 4GB, 64GB, Space Grey
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (31st percentile)
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.
