Verdict: The iPad Pro 11‑inch M4 outperforms the Surface Go 3 in every key metric: its M4 chip scores ~30% higher in Geekbench (per Geekbench), its 120 Hz ProMotion display reaches 500 nits (per RTINGS), and Apple’s five‑year iPadOS support beats Microsoft’s three‑year update window (per Consumer Reports). While the Surface Go 3 offers full Windows 11 and a removable SSD, its Pentium processor struggles with multitasking (per Notebookcheck) and its limited ports reduce flexibility. For users who need premium performance, a superior display, and long‑term software updates, the iPad Pro is the clear winner.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4: 8.5/10
Microsoft Surface Go 3: 6.5/10
| Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4 | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 11.0" Liquid Retina 120Hz ProMotion (2388×1668) | 10.5" PixelSense 60Hz (1920×1280) |
| processor | Apple M4 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU) | Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y |
| storage | 128 GB SSD | 64 GB eMMC |
| battery | Up to 10 hrs web (per Apple) | Up to 10 hrs web (per Microsoft) |
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M4.
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