Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
256GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio
M5 · Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB lands at 85 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio ahead by 10 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio if…
- ✓M5 performance in a tablet
- ✓Tandem OLED display
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Surface Pro 10 · 256GB | iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | M5 |
| Display size | — | 13" |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi |
Surface Pro 10 · 256GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio
- +M5 performance in a tablet
- +Tandem OLED display
- +Apple Pencil Pro support
- −iPadOS multitasking still limited
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −Pricey for casual use
FAQ: Surface Pro 10 · 256GB vs iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio
Which is better, Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio worth the price? +
At $1,378, iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Surface Pro 10 · 256GB or iPad Pro 13" (M5) · 256GB · Wi-Fi · with Smart Folio 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.