iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 vs Microsoft Surface Go 3

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Nov 7 by Billy G.

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iPad Pro 13‑inch M4: 7 of 8 decision facts sourced.

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

	iPad Pro 13‑inch M4	Microsoft Surface Go 3
Price today	Price not yet checked	Price not yet checked
Screen size	13 inches bestbuy.com	12.4 inches bestbuy.com
Resolution	2752 x 2064 bestbuy.com	1536 x 1024 bestbuy.com
Refresh rate	Not yet sourced	60Hz bestbuy.com
Chip	Apple M4 bestbuy.com	Intel 12th Generation Core i5 bestbuy.com
Storage	256 gigabytes bestbuy.com	256 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Battery life	10 hours bestbuy.com	15 hours bestbuy.com
Weight	20.48 ounces bestbuy.com	2.49 pounds bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP	$1,299.00 bestbuy.com	$799.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — iPad Pro 13‑inch M4: Refresh rate. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 if

• Lighter — 20.48 ounces vs 2.49 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Pick Microsoft Surface Go 3 if

• Longer battery life — 15 h vs 10 h (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
• Lower starting price — $799.99 vs $1,299 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)

Verdict: The Pro 13‑inch M4 offers lighter (20.48 ounces vs 2.49 lb); the Surface Go 3 counters with longer battery life (15 h vs 10 h) and lower starting price ($799.99 vs $1,299).

iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 lists at $799 while Microsoft Surface Go 3 lists at $399 — Microsoft Surface Go 3 undercuts iPad Pro 13‑inch M4 by $400 (100%).

Winner: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4

iPad Pro 13‑inch M4: 8.5/10

Microsoft Surface Go 3: 6.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPad Pro 13‑inch M4	Microsoft Surface Go 3
Screen size	13 inches	12.4 inches
Resolution	2752 x 2064	1536 x 1024
Chip	Apple M4	Intel 12th Generation Core i5
RAM	8 gigabytes	8 gigabytes
Storage	256 gigabytes	256 gigabytes
Battery life	10 hours	15 hours

Bottom line

Our pick: iPad Pro 13‑inch M4.

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