iPad Pro 13-inch M4 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Verdict: iPad Pro 13-inch M4 wins on display quality and thinness with its Tandem OLED hitting 1,000 nits (per Apple specs) and 5.1 mm profile. Surface Pro 11 counters with native Windows desktop apps and better multi-core performance at 2,400+ Geekbench (per Geekbench). iPad Pro scores higher overall for media and drawing while Surface leads for productivity.
Winner: iPad Pro 13-inch M4
iPad Pro 13-inch M4: 8.5/10
Microsoft Surface Pro 11: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| iPad Pro 13-inch M4 | Microsoft Surface Pro 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 13-inch Tandem OLED, 2752x2064, 120Hz ProMotion | 13-inch LCD, 2880x1920, 120Hz |
| processor | Apple M4 | Snapdragon X Elite |
| os | iPadOS 18 | Windows 11 |
| battery | 38.99 Wh | 40 Wh |
iPad Pro 13-inch M4
What works
- M4 delivers 1,900+ single-core Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
- Tandem OLED reaches 1,000 nits full-screen brightness (per Apple)
- Ultra-thin 5.1 mm body with 579 g weight
What doesn't
- No native windowed multitasking like desktop OS
- Only 2 USB-C ports with Thunderbolt limits on accessories
Microsoft Surface Pro 11
What works
- Full Windows 11 desktop apps and multitasking
- Snapdragon X Elite scores 2,400+ multi-core Geekbench 6 (per Geekbench)
- Detachable keyboard with 1.5 mm key travel
What doesn't
- LCD panel peaks at 500 nits (per RTINGS)
- Thicker 9.3 mm chassis at 895 g with keyboard
Bottom line
Our pick: iPad Pro 13-inch M4.
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