Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) vs Microsoft - Surface Pro 11
Between the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) and Surface Pro 11, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) comes out ahead in weight and peak brightness, while the Surface Pro 11 wins on several specs. Overall, the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) scores 67.6 and the Surface Pro 11 scores 67.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, peak brightness.
The Surface Pro 11 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable screen size, ram, storage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) wins
- ▲Weight — 316.00 g less. 579 vs 895.
- ▲Peak brightness — 77.78% more. 1600 nits vs 900 nits.
Why Microsoft - Surface Pro 11 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Microsoft - Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 13 " | 13 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panelⓘ | OLED | OLED |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nitslead | 900 nits |
Performance
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPad Pro 13 M4 (512GB) | Microsoft - Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 579 glead | 895 g |
| Stylus support | true | true |
| Cellular | true | true |
| OS | iPadOS | Windowslead |
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