It features two USB-C ports, a nano-SIM slot, and Microsoft’s proprietary Surface Connect port for charging. The Surface Pro X, meanwhile, doubles that up. There is also a magnetic strip at the top to hold and charge the Apple Pencil, sold separately. On the iPad Pro, there is a single Thunderbolt/USB-4 port, a magnetic smart connector port, and a nano-SIM slot. Next, there’s connectivity, which is also different between the two tablets. Importantly, the Surface Pro X benefits from the built-in kickstand, making the device easier to use on a flat surface (no pun intended). The Surface Pro X is slightly behind the 11-inch iPad Pro with a dimmer 450 nit 60Hz panel, which is common for most Windows devices. The mini-LED display on the 12.9-inch model is even brighter at 1000 nits max brightness. The Pro X also has slightly more pixels per inch than the iPad, but the 11-inch iPad Pro sports a brighter 600 nit 120Hz True Tone display, which we found makes scrolling smoother and more responsive. That makes the Surface Pro X a better option for productivity, while the iPad Pro feels a bit more square, making for a nicer tablet experience.

The Surface Pro X also sports a 3:2 aspect ratio, whereas the iPad Pro sits at 4:3.

The Surface Pro X comes with a 2880 x 1920 (267 ppi) resolution while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro has a 2732 x 2048 (264 ppi) resolution. The bezels on the Surface Pro X are similarly narrow on the sides, but the top and bottom borders are thicker.Īs for the display itself, both devices have high-resolution screens.

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