Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 vs Microsoft Surface Go 3
Microsoft Surface Go
Verdict: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins decisively with vastly superior performance, display, and build. Surface Go 3 trails significantly in benchmarks and feels dated next to 2024 tablets. The iPad excels for media and drawing while the Surface provides basic Windows compatibility at a lower tier.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4: 9/10
Microsoft Surface Go 3: 5.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 | Microsoft Surface Go 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y |
| Display | 13-inch Tandem OLED, 120Hz | 10.5-inch LCD, 60Hz |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage Options | 256GB-2TB | 64GB-128GB |
Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4
What works
- M4 chip delivers up to 1.5x faster CPU than M2 (per Apple benchmarks)
- Ultra-thin 5.1mm design with 1.6 lb weight
- Tandem OLED with 1000 nits full-screen brightness (per RTINGS)
What doesn't
- No native mouse/keyboard support without accessories
- iPadOS limits multitasking compared to full desktop OS
Microsoft Surface Go 3
What works
- Full Windows 11 Pro for desktop apps and multitasking
- Detachable keyboard and Surface Pen support included in bundles
- Light 1.2 lb weight for basic productivity on the go
What doesn't
- Only 4-8GB RAM limits heavy multitasking (per Microsoft specs)
- Integrated graphics struggle with 1080p video editing
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4.
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