Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Ed Black 2024
The Snapdragon X Elite 12-core chip and 45 TOPS NPU enable on-device AI tasks like real-time translation and Recall search. Its 13-inch OLED 120Hz display with 1M:1 contrast ratio and 893g body deliver pixel-dense clarity in an ultra-portable tablet hybrid. Best suited for digital artists and note-takers who value stylus input and flexible kickstand positioning over raw CPU performance.
About This Tablet
The most flexible laptop, reimagined — Surface Pro empowers your creativity and productivity with responsive performance designed for seamless multitasking, intuitive touchscreen, and built‑in AI assistance through Copilot. Using the Windows ecosystem, it helps you work more efficiently across your apps and devices, with all‑day battery life⁵. All wrapped up in an ultra‑portable design, Pro adapts to the way you create, collaborate, and do more than you ever imagined.
- Copilot+ PCs. A new AI era begins Turn your ideas from text prompts into generated artwork. With Recall*, search across time to find the content you need. Understand new languages instantly with Live Captions. Copilot+ PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Plus processor come with 45 Trillion Operations Per Second of NPU power, and they’re all set to transform the way you create, find and communicate.
- Windows 11 is built for students and professionals From a refreshed Start menu to new ways to connect with peers, news, games, and content, Windows 11 is designed to support learning, creativity, and everyday productivity in a way that feels natural.
- 13" PixelSense Flow display with 2880 x 1920 resolution Virtually edge-to-edge 13” PixelSense touchscreen with a 1200:1 contrast ratio and a dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz.
- Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) processor The Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) Processor powering Copilot+ PCs ushers in a new era of performance, intelligence, and power efficiency for creators, collaborators, and engineers alike. Get astonishing processing speeds and power efficiency from a record-breaking CPU and NPU.
- Qualcomm Adreno GPU The integrated Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers graphics-intensive presentations and entertainment.
- Unrivaled flexibility Industry-leading performance in an ultra-flexible design with its iconic 165-degree fluid kickstand delivers flexibility at any angle.
- Choose from four stunning colors Surface Pro comes in Black, Platinum, Sapphire, and brand-new Dune, with matching keyboards in premium Alcantara fabric² (sold separately).
- AI-enhanced Surface Studio Camera The ultra-wide front facing camera paired with AI-powered Studio effects like automatic framing keeps you, or the whole family in focus, even as you move around your space.
- Unlock a new era of flexibility Pair Surface Pro with the new Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, the first ever 2-in-1 keyboard that can be used either attached or detached₅.
- The most advanced pen, enhanced by AI for creators Paired with Surface Slim Pen₄, turn your ideas into reality with powerful creative tools supercharged by AI – if you can picture it, you can draw it, using generative AI to fill in the gaps.
- All day battery life With up to 14 hours of battery life¹, Surface Pro can keep up with whatever you need to do, wherever you need to do it, all day long.
- The ports you need Charge on-the-go, transfer data fast, or create the ultimate desktop set up with two USB-C 4 ports and support for up to three 4K monitors at 60Hz³.
- Designed with sustainability in mind Surface Pro's enclosure is made with a minimum of 72% recycled content, including 100% recycled aluminum alloy and 100% recycled rare earth metals*.
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong gpu (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong screen (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong storage (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average battery (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 12 |
| GPU | Graphics |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
| Expandable | No |
Display
| Size | 13" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Cellular | No |
Features
| Stylus Support | Yes |
| Stylus Model | Surface Slim Pen |
| Fingerprint Reader | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Ed | Apple iPad Pro M5 | Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 24091RPADG | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAAXAR | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro | HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Apple M5 | 3 GHz | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz ) | 2.3 GHz |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 1000 | 512 | 256 | 128 | 512 |
| Screen | 13" 2880x1920 | 13" 2752x2064 | 11.2" 3200x2136 | 14.6" 2960x1848 | 12.7" 2944x1840 | 11" |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Apple iPadOS | Android 14 HyperOS | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| Stylus | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Cellular | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Battery (Wh) | - | 39 | - | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Screen | Battery | Feature | Storage | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 13" 11th Ed | 99.7 | 98.8 | 93.2 | 97.8 | 30.8 | 68.9 | 97.5 | 93.7 | 87.4 |
| Apple iPad Pro M5 Compare | 96.4 | 95.3 | 88.4 | 99.9 | 98.4 | 96.8 | 97.5 | 98.4 | 97.9 |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro 24091RPADG Compare | 97.4 | 96.4 | 81.4 | 98.6 | 86 | 65.9 | 89.8 | 79 | 87.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra SM-X930NZAAXAR Compare | 97.4 | 96.4 | 81.4 | 95.9 | 93.2 | 86.6 | 73.9 | 63.7 | 97.9 |
| Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Idea Tab Pro Compare | 83.3 | 82.2 | 77.7 | 91.9 | 91.1 | 99.7 | 65.1 | 96.4 | 97.9 |
| HOTWAV R9 Ultra 5G R9 Ultra 5G Compare | 94.5 | 93.7 | 95.9 | 43.1 | 30.8 | 93.6 | 89.8 | 72.6 | 48.8 |
Usage Scores
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