HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

iPad Pro M4 (2026) vs Microsoft Surface Pro 11

We compare the iPad Pro M4 (2026) and Microsoft Surface Pro 11 head-to-head on performance, features, value, and more. Here's which one wins.

Our Pick

iPad Pro M4 (2026)

Scored 9.7/10 in our testing

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Best Overall

iPad Pro M4 (2026)

Best tablet for creative professionals and power users

Overall:9.7/10Winner

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Best 2-in-1

Microsoft Surface Pro 11

Best tablet-laptop hybrid for Windows productivity

Overall:9.1/10

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Score Breakdown

iPad Pro M4 (2026)	Category	Microsoft Surface Pro 11
9.9/10 ✓	Performance	9/10
9.7/10 ✓	Features	9.3/10
9.5/10 ✓	Ease of Use	9/10
8/10	Value	8/10
9.7/10 ✓	Overall	9.1/10

Specs Comparison

iPad Pro M4 (2026)	Spec	Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Apple M4	Chip	Snapdragon X Elite
13" Ultra Retina XDR OLED	Display	13" PixelSense Flow OLED
256GB–2TB	Storage	256GB–1TB
579g	Weight	Up to 14 hours

iPad Pro M4 (2026)

Pros

+ M4 chip performance
+ Stunning OLED display
+ Apple Pencil Pro
+ Thin and light

Cons

− Very expensive
− iPadOS limitations
− Accessories cost extra

Microsoft Surface Pro 11

Pros

+ Full Windows 11
+ OLED display
+ 14-hour battery
+ Slim design

Cons

− Keyboard sold separately
− ARM app compatibility
− Expensive fully loaded

Our Verdict

Based on our scoring, the iPad Pro M4 (2026) comes out on top with an overall score of 9.7/10. The iPad Pro M4 is the most powerful tablet ever made. The OLED display is stunning, M4 chip handles anything, and Apple Pencil Pro integration is seamless. A laptop replacement for many.

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