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Surface Pro 10 · 256GB — 256GB · 2024
Microsoft

Surface Pro 10 · 256GB

256GB · 2024

85
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only wins by 9
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — 64GB · 2024
Apple

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

64GB · 2024

94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB lands at 85 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only at 94. 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 Surface Pro 10 · 256GB if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year

Pick iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only if…

  • ✓Portable creative canvas
  • ✓Strong SoC
  • ✓App ecosystem matures per year
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

Compared on the performance sub-score

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only leads on performance (94 vs 85).

Portability

Tie

Compared on the portability sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

Compared 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 only

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,399).

Surface Pro 10 · 256GB 85
vs
94 iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

Score breakdown

Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
85
performance 85
display 83
battery 86
portability 88
software 81
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
94
performance 94
display 92
battery 86
portability 88
software 90

Specs side-by-side

Surface Pro 10 · 256GB versus iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — full spec comparison
Spec Surface Pro 10 · 256GB iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
Storage
▲ 256GB
64GB
Release year
2024
2024

Surface Pro 10 · 256GB

Pros
  • +Portable creative canvas
  • +Strong SoC
  • +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
  • −Keyboard/pen extra cost
  • −RAM often soldered
  • −Mid-tier cameras

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

Pros
  • +Portable creative canvas
  • +Strong SoC
  • +App ecosystem matures per year
Cons
  • −Keyboard/pen extra cost
  • −RAM often soldered
  • −Mid-tier cameras

FAQ: Surface Pro 10 · 256GB vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only

Which is better, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +

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 Surface Pro 10 · 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,399, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in portability.

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.

Does Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only 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, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on performance (94 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for display, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +

iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on display (92 vs 83). Compared on the display sub-score.