Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025

Microsoft
77 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Apple
100 Overall Score

Scores

Reading
Microsoft
82
Apple
100
Student
Microsoft
82
Apple
100
Business
Microsoft
73
Apple
100
Art Design
Microsoft
82
Apple
100
Productivity
Microsoft
81
Apple
100
Entertainment
Microsoft
83
Apple
100

Specifications

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11Apple iPad Pro 13" M5
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 5 236VApple M5
CPU Multi-Core Score
18,326
27,531
Cores810
GPUArc GraphicsApple (10-Core)
GPU Benchmark Score
5,496
No data
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5X
Storage512 GB2 TB
Storage TypeSSDSSD
Expandable
Display
Size13"13"
Resolution2880 px2752 px
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness600 nits1600 nits
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0
USB-C21
Cellular
Features
Stylus Support
Stylus ModelSurface Slim PenApple Pencil Pro
Fingerprint Reader
Face Unlock
Physical
Weight0.87 kg0.58 kg
Battery47 Wh39 Wh
OSWindows 11 ProApple iPadOS

Pros & Cons

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025

  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong ram (93th percentile)93th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

  • Strong screen (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile

Pricing

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025 is CA$414 cheaper (1.2x less).

Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11 Platinum 2025

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Space Black 2025

Verdict

Winner: Apple iPad Pro 13" M5

Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.

Apple iPad Pro 13" M5 Better at:

ReadingStudentBusinessArt DesignProductivityEntertainment