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Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A narrowly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 in the tablets category, especially in design, scoring 54 vs 49. If you want the better overall tablets, Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A is the recommended choice.
Picking Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A over Microsoft Surface Pro 9 means trading these off.
Scores are relative within the tabletscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 | Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL AW |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 13" | 13" |
| Display Type | PixelSense IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 2732x2048 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | Intel Core i5-1235U | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Camera | 10MP | 12MP✓ |
| Front Camera | 5MP | 12MP✓ |
| Battery | 47900mAh✓ | 10218mAh |
| OS | Windows 11 | iPadOS 18 |
| Keyboard Support | true | true |
| Cellular | false | false |
| Weight | 879g | 682g✓ |
| Price | 999$ | 777.99$✓ |
Buy Microsoft Surface Pro 9 if…
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A if…
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A narrowly beats the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 in the tablets category, especially in design, scoring 54 vs 49. If you want the better overall tablets, Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A is the recommended choice.
No, Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A scores higher (51 vs 51).
Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A is cheaper at $777.99 vs $999 for the Microsoft Surface Pro 9.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 has a larger battery (47,900mAh vs 10,218mAh for the Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A), which generally means longer use between charges.
Both offer 10 hours of battery life.
Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A has a higher-resolution main camera (12MP vs 10MP). Note that megapixels are one factor — sensor quality and processing also matter.
Apple iPad Pro M4 Chip 13inch OLED Display Wi-Fi Space Black 3M780LL A is lighter at 682g vs 879g.








Reviewed by VersusMatrix Editorial Team
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Methodology: AI-powered analysis of technical specifications from manufacturer data. Scores are calculated by comparing products across multiple dimensions and normalized relative to the full category database. Our editorial process is independent and not influenced by affiliate partnerships.
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