iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
64GB · 2024
Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
256GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only lands at 94 and Surface Pro 10 · 256GB at 85. That puts iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick Surface Pro 10 · 256GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the performance sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on performance (94 vs 85).
Portability
TieCompared on the portability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlyCompared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on display (92 vs 83).
Value for money
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet onlySpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only | Surface Pro 10 · 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
FAQ: iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only vs Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
Which is better, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only or Surface Pro 10 · 256GB? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in performance.
Is Surface Pro 10 · 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,399, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in portability.
Does iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only or Surface Pro 10 · 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for performance, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only or Surface Pro 10 · 256GB? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on performance (94 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for display, iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only or Surface Pro 10 · 256GB? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on display (92 vs 83). Compared on the display sub-score.