Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Verdict: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 wins on performance and display smoothness with M2 benchmarks 60% higher than the Surface Pro 8's Intel chip (per Geekbench). Surface Pro 8 provides full Windows desktop software and Thunderbolt 4 but trails in battery endurance at 7-9 hours (per Notebookcheck). The iPad Pro is the stronger pick for media and drawing while the Surface suits Windows workflows.
Winner: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2: 7.5/10
Microsoft Surface Pro 8: 6.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2 | Microsoft Surface Pro 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| chip | Apple M2 | Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
| display | 11-inch Liquid Retina, 120Hz | 13-inch PixelSense, 120Hz |
| ram | 8GB | 8GB |
| battery | 28.65Wh | 48Wh |
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2
What works
- M2 chip delivers 1,800+ single-core Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
- 120Hz ProMotion display with 600 nits brightness (per Apple specs)
- iPadOS supports Apple Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard
What doesn't
- No native windowed multitasking like desktop OS
- Only 8GB RAM across all configs
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
What works
- Full Windows 11 desktop OS with native app support
- Thunderbolt 4 ports for external displays
- Detachable keyboard with trackpad included in bundles
What doesn't
- 11th-gen Intel CPU limited to 4 cores (per Intel specs)
- Shorter battery life around 7-9 hours (per Notebookcheck)
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch M2.
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