Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
Microsoft
80 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Blue 2022
Apple
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
No customer feedback yet
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Blue 2022
72 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
The 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip is generally well-received for its snappy performance, improved base storage, and ease of use, especially for those upgrading from older models. However, some users find the relocated and reversed volume buttons awkward, and a few express frustration with the learning curve or lack of a headphone jack. Overall, it is seen as a solid, affordable entry-level tablet that meets most everyday needs.
Pros
- Snappy A16 chip performance
- Improved 128GB base storage
- Easy setup and use
- Beautiful display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Awkward relocated volume buttons
- No headphone jack
- Non-laminated screen with air gap
- 60Hz refresh rate not as smooth
- Frustrating learning curve for some
Performance 6
Storage 3
Ease of use 5
Display quality 3
Battery life 2
Volume buttons 2
Scores
Entertainment
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Art Design
Student
Productivity
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Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 | Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V★ | Apple A16 Bionic |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 5 |
| GPU | Arc Graphics★ | Apple (4-Core) |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 11" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2360 px |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 900 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 29 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 2024
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Blue 2022
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11 Platinum 20240.071score per dollar
vs
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Blue 20220.110score per dollar
Apple iPad 11" A16 Chip Blue 2022 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" Surface Pro 11
Scores 80 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.