iPad Pro 11" M2 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 8

iPad Pro 11" M2 wins — The iPad Pro 11" M2 outperforms the Surface Pro 8 in raw CPU benchmarks (9,500 vs 1,300 Geekbench points per Geekbench) …

Scores: iPad Pro 11" M2 7.5/10 · Microsoft Surface Pro 8 7/10

The iPad Pro 11" M2 outperforms the Surface Pro 8 in raw CPU benchmarks (9,500 vs 1,300 Geekbench points per Geekbench) and offers a brighter 600 nits display (per RTINGS) versus the Surface’s 500 nits. Battery life is also longer at roughly 10 h versus 8 h (per Notebookcheck). While the Surface provides a full Windows environment and detachable keyboard, the iPad’s superior performance and lig...

Spec-by-spec comparison

iPad Pro 11" M2Microsoft Surface Pro 8
CPUApple M2 (8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU)Intel Core i5‑1135G7 (4‑core, 8‑thread)
RAM8 GB (base)8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB SSD
Display11‑inch 120 Hz Liquid Retina13‑inch 120 Hz PixelSense

iPad Pro 11" M2

What works

  • ProMotion 120 Hz display
  • M2 chip delivers strong single‑core performance
  • iPadOS ecosystem with Apple Pencil support

What doesn't

  • Limited port selection (single USB‑C)
  • Higher price per spec compared to Android tablets

Microsoft Surface Pro 8

What works

  • Full Windows 11 OS for desktop apps
  • Kickstand and detachable keyboard accessory
  • USB‑C with Thunderbolt 4 support

What doesn't

  • Heavier than competing tablets
  • Older Intel CPU less efficient than Apple silicon

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 11" M2.

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