Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
The Surface Pro 11 receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its lightweight design, portability, and fast shipping, several critical issues are reported, including blue screen errors, compatibility problems with Snapdragon/ARM processors, and glitchy touchscreen behavior. Verified buyers express disappointment with reliability and performance compared to older models.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Fast shipping
- Good size for travel
- Comes with Windows 11 Pro
- Stylus compatibility
Cons
- Blue screen errors during setup
- Snapdragon/ARM processor compatibility issues
- Glitchy touchscreen behavior
- Slower performance than older models
- No keyboard included
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
The iPad Pro 13-inch receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning display, blazing speed, and excellent battery life. Users upgrading from older models are particularly impressed, though some note that recent iPad owners may not need the upgrade. A few reviews mention the product hasn't been received yet, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Stunning display quality
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent battery life
- Sleek and thin design
- Great for productivity and gaming
Cons
- No headphone jack
- Minor upgrade for recent iPad owners
- Some users haven't received product yet
Scores
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition | Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V | Apple M5 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| GPU* | Arc Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 px★ | 2752 px |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 600 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Cellular | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen | Apple Pencil Pro |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.87 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery | 47 Wh★ | 39 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | iPadOS |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Edition Platinum 2024
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.
