By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 6 by Billy G.
iPad Pro 11
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2vs
Microsoft Surface Go
Microsoft Surface Go 3
Worth-It Score: 71/100WAIT — WAIT under $679iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 scores well, but current pricing sits above our fair-price band. Wait for a price drop before pulling the trigger.
Verdict: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2 wins on raw performance and display quality with its M2 chip and ProMotion screen per Apple specs. Surface Go 3 provides Windows compatibility for legacy software but trails significantly in processor capability. iPad scores higher overall at 7.5 versus 5.5 due to superior hardware metrics from 2022 release data.
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Winner: iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2: 7.5/10
Microsoft Surface Go 3: 5.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
Microsoft Surface Go 3
display
11-inch Liquid Retina with ProMotion
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processor
M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
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rear_cameras
12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide
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front_camera
12MP Ultra Wide
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iPad Pro 11 Inch M2
What works
M2 chip delivers strong performance for creative apps
ProMotion 120Hz display for smooth scrolling
High-quality rear camera system for photography
What doesn't
Discontinued with no official updates after 2022
iPadOS limits multitasking compared to full desktop OS
Microsoft Surface Go 3
What works
Runs full Windows 11 for desktop software compatibility