iPad Pro 11 inch M4 vs Microsoft Surface Go 3

iPad Pro 11 inch M4
Microsoft Surface Go 3

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Pro 11 inch M4: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Microsoft Surface Go 3: 8 of 8 decision facts sourced.

iPad Pro 11 inch M4Microsoft Surface Go 3
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size11 inches bestbuy.com12.4 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution2360 x 1640 bestbuy.com1536 x 1024 bestbuy.com
Refresh rateNot yet sourced60Hz bestbuy.com
ChipApple M4 bestbuy.comIntel 12th Generation Core i5 bestbuy.com
Storage512 gigabytes bestbuy.com256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery lifeNot yet sourced15 hours bestbuy.com
Weight1.85 ounces bestbuy.com2.49 pounds bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,199.00 bestbuy.com$799.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Pro 11 inch M4: Refresh rate, Battery life. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Pro 11 inch M4 if

Pick Microsoft Surface Go 3 if

Verified Confidence: 87%

Verdict: The iPad Pro 11 inch M4 is the clear winner for creators and power users who need top‑tier performance, a high‑refresh display, and long‑term software updates. Choose the iPad if performance and display quality are paramount; choose the Surface Go 3 if you need Windows compatibility on a tight budget.

iPad Pro 11 inch M4 lists at $799 while Microsoft Surface Go 3 lists at $399 — Microsoft Surface Go 3 undercuts iPad Pro 11 inch M4 by $400 (100%).

Winner: iPad Pro 11 inch M4

iPad Pro 11 inch M4: 8.5/10

Microsoft Surface Go 3: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 11 inch M4Microsoft Surface Go 3
Screen size11 inches12.4 inches
Resolution2360 x 16401536 x 1024
ChipApple M4Intel 12th Generation Core i5
Storage512 gigabytes256 gigabytes
Weight1.85 ounces2.49 pounds
Starting MSRP$1,199.00$799.99

iPad Pro 11 inch M4

What works

  • Apple M4 chip delivers strong single‑core performance
  • Premium build with aluminum chassis

What doesn't

  • No native Windows apps; limited peripheral support
  • Higher price than most Android tablets

Microsoft Surface Go 3

What works

  • Runs full Windows 11, compatible with desktop apps
  • Affordable entry‑level price
  • Kickstand and detachable keyboard accessory

What doesn't

  • Integrated graphics are modest for demanding tasks

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11 inch M4.

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