Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard
128GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
64GB · 2024
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard lands at 88 and iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only at 94. That puts iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard 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
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 88).
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 86).
Portability
TieCompared on the portability sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $1,448).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard | iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ▲ 128GB | 64GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
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
FAQ: Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard vs iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only
Which is better, Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard worth the price? +
At $1,448, Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
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 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard 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 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on performance (94 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for display, Surface Pro 11 · 128GB · with Magic Keyboard or iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only? +
iPad Pro 13 (M4) · 64GB · Tablet only — leads on display (92 vs 86). Compared on the display sub-score.