Surface Pro 9 · 512GB
512GB · 2022
iPad Pro M5 13″
M5 · Tandem OLED · 5G mmWave
iPad Pro M5 13″ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Surface Pro 9 · 512GB lands at 82 and iPad Pro M5 13″ at 96. That puts iPad Pro M5 13″ ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Surface Pro 9 · 512GB if…
- ✓Portable creative canvas
- ✓Strong SoC
- ✓App ecosystem matures per year
Pick iPad Pro M5 13″ if…
- ✓M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- ✓Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- ✓Apple Pencil Pro hover
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDisplay
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the display sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on display (98 vs 80).
Battery
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the battery sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on battery (88 vs 86).
Software
iPad Pro M5 13″Compared on the software sub-score
iPad Pro M5 13″ leads on software (86 vs 78).
Value for money
iPad Pro M5 13″Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPad Pro M5 13″ more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Surface Pro 9 · 512GB | iPad Pro M5 13″ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512GB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | 13″ Tandem OLED, ProMotion 120Hz |
| Chipset | — | Apple M5 |
| RAM | — | 12 / 16 GB |
| Battery | — | 38.9 Wh |
| Charging | — | 20W USB-C |
| Weight | — | 579 g |
Surface Pro 9 · 512GB
- +Portable creative canvas
- +Strong SoC
- +App ecosystem matures per year
- −Keyboard/pen extra cost
- −RAM often soldered
- −Mid-tier cameras
iPad Pro M5 13″
- +M5 silicon parity with MacBook Pro
- +Tandem OLED with full Pro Display calibration
- +Apple Pencil Pro hover
- −iPadOS still trails macOS for power users
- −Magic Keyboard sold separately ($349)
- −Storage upgrades pricey
FAQ: Surface Pro 9 · 512GB vs iPad Pro M5 13″
Which is better, Surface Pro 9 · 512GB or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Surface Pro 9 · 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, Surface Pro 9 · 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in portability.
Is iPad Pro M5 13″ worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPad Pro M5 13″ delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Surface Pro 9 · 512GB or iPad Pro M5 13″ 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 display, Surface Pro 9 · 512GB or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on display (98 vs 80). Compared on the display sub-score.
Which is better for battery, Surface Pro 9 · 512GB or iPad Pro M5 13″? +
iPad Pro M5 13″ — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Compared on the battery sub-score.