Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2021
Apple
66 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
Microsoft
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Generation | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU* | — | Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 12.9" | 13" |
| Resolution | 2732 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | Liquid Retina XDR | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Cellular | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Stylus Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stylus Model | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | ✗ | ✗ |
| Face Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.68 kg★ | 0.87 kg |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPad Pro 12.9" 5th Generation Space Gray 2021
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (32nd percentile)
Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11
Scores 76 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 26 specs.
