Microsoft
Surface Pro 11
Snapdragon X Elite · 13″ OLED · 2-in-1
88
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPad Pro 13" (M5) wins by 7
Apple
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
M5 · 13″ Tandem OLED · Wi-Fi 7
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
iPad Pro 13" (M5) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Surface Pro 11 lands at 88 and iPad Pro 13" (M5) at 95. That puts iPad Pro 13" (M5) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Surface Pro 11 if…
- ✓Detachable 2-in-1 that actually works
- ✓OLED option
- ✓Copilot+ NPU
Pick iPad Pro 13" (M5) if…
- ✓13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- ✓9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- ✓Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Surface Pro 11 88
vs 95 iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Score breakdown
Surface Pro 11
88 performance 88
display 92
battery 88
portability 92
software 84
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
95 performance 97
display 98
battery 88
portability 92
software 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Surface Pro 11 | iPad Pro 13" (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon X Elite | — |
| Display | 13″ OLED 2880×1920 120Hz | 13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED, 2752×2064 at 264 ppi, ProMotion 10–120 Hz |
| RAM | ▲ 16/32 GB | 12 GB (256/512 GB) or 16 GB (1/2 TB) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Chip | — | Apple M5 chip (9- or 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| Weight | — | 579 g (Wi-Fi) |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, optional 5G |
| Ports | — | Thunderbolt / USB 4 (40 Gb/s) |
| Pencil | — | Apple Pencil Pro + Apple Pencil (USB-C) |
| OS | — | iPadOS 19 |
Surface Pro 11
Pros
- +Detachable 2-in-1 that actually works
- +OLED option
- +Copilot+ NPU
Cons
- −Keyboard sold separately
- −ARM app compatibility patchy
- −Pricey loaded
iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Pros
- +13″ Ultra Retina XDR Tandem OLED at 2752×2064
- +9- or 10-core M5 with 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
- +Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 + Thunderbolt / USB 4
Cons
- −Lower-tier (256/512 GB) configs cap RAM at 12 GB
- −$1,299 base climbs fast with Magic Keyboard + Pencil Pro
- −iPadOS multitasking still trails macOS for power workflows
FAQ: Surface Pro 11 vs iPad Pro 13" (M5)
Which is better, Surface Pro 11 or iPad Pro 13" (M5)? +
iPad Pro 13" (M5) scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Surface Pro 11 worth the price? +
At $999, Surface Pro 11 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in display.
Is iPad Pro 13" (M5) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro 13" (M5) delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in display.
Does Surface Pro 11 or iPad Pro 13" (M5) 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.