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General

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Series

iPad Pro1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Surface Pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3357, A3358, A33593Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026A3357 Wi-Fi, A3358 Wi-Fi + Cellular, A3359 Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only)

EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335, EP2-83568, EP2-76047, EP2-83448, EP2-74799, EP2-75500, EP2-74787, EP2-763371Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store EP2 inventory codes for the nine consumer configurations of the 2nd Edition (EP2-83436, EP2-75907, EP2-83556, EP2-75572, EP2-74896, EP2-74897, EP2-76346, EP2-76334, EP2-76335). The German and UK stores list seven other EP2 codes for their markets. Business models, the 1st Edition and 5G models are excluded

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 October 20254Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 2026

23 September 20263Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft Devices Blog dated September 23, 2026: introduced at Snapdragon Summit

Status

Available7Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-proRead 28 September 2026Orderable in the Apple Store on 2026-09-28. Current prices are higher than launch prices after 2026 price increases

Available1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026The exact configurations are in stock and not preorder as accessed on 2026-10-14. Microsoft says available from October 13

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)20Press article9to5mac.com/2025/10/15/m5-ipad-pro-vs-m4-ipad-pro-heres-everything-newRead 23 October 20269to5Mac compares the M5 iPad Pro with its M4 predecessor in the same 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.

Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch (1st Edition, X Plus)3Press releaseblogs.windows.com/devices/2026/09/23/introducing-surface-pro-12-inch-and-surface-laptop-13-inch-with-snapdragon-x2Read 14 October 2026Microsoft says it introduced the next Surface Pro 12-inch and benchmarks it against the Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-12-2nd-edition-2-in-1-tablet-PC-arrives-with-fanless-design-and-optional-5G-cellular-module.1405432.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck compares the Surface Pro 12-inch 2nd Edition with the 1st Edition as the prior model.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$9994Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 202611-inch from $999 Wi-Fi, $1,199 Wi-Fi + Cellular (U.S.)

$1,149.991Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026From $1,149.99 MSRP for Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: msrp 1149.99, taxes not included. The 512 GB model is $1,249.99 and the 24 GB RAM model is $1,449.99. No sale price shown

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1,0995Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 2026Germany: 11-inch from 1.099 Euro Wi-Fi and 1.349 Euro Wi-Fi + Cellular, incl. VAT

€1,2594Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/de-de/d/surface-pro-12-zoll-2-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026German Microsoft Store: from 1.259,00 EUR incl. VAT for Snapdragon X2 Plus, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB. Store data: listPrice and msrp 1259, no sale price. 512 GB is 1379 EUR and 24 GB with 512 GB is 1619 EUR in Germany

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU, GB, CN3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026CN from the China mainland model A33597Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-proRead 28 September 20268Maker product pageapple.com/uk/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

US, EU, GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026US store sells the EP2-83436 family in USD. The German and UK Microsoft stores sell the 2nd Edition in EUR and GBP

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Space Black1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 2026

Platinum, Black, Violet1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Platinum, Black and Violet. Windows Central says Ocean Blue was retired

Form factor

Slate6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 2026Device type TABLET, not foldable. Keyboards are separate accessories

Detachable 2-in-12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Marketed as a 2-in-1 with a removable keyboard

OS updates promisediYears of major OS upgrades explicitly promised from launch. A number of Android generations or the EU minimum from end of market placement is not a duration from launch.

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Security updates promisediSecurity support duration explicitly promised by the maker from launch. The source note states the starting event. EU minimum support from end of market placement is not stored here.

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Security updates untiliExact support end date published for this model. Do not calculate it from a stated number of years.

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Body

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HeightiLong edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. The source notes when the maker lists landscape dimensions.

249.7mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

274mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: Length 274 mm is the long edge and is stored as portrait height. Width 190 mm. Height 7.8 mm is the thickness

WidthiShort edge of the tablet in portrait orientation. Do not copy landscape height into this field.

177.5mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

190mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

ThicknessiTablet body thickness excluding the camera bump when the source states that condition.

5.3mm1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

7.8mm2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

WeightiTablet body only. Base describes the Wi-Fi model. Cellular variants state their own weight. Excludes keyboard, stylus and packaging.

444g(15.7 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026Wi-Fi 444 g, Wi-Fi + Cellular 446 g

686g(1.5 lb)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Size and Weight: 1.5 lb (686 g). Weight not including the keyboard. Might vary depending on manufacturing processes

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum. Enclosure includes bucket, kickstand and pen tray

Front

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Strengthened glass2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Strengthened glass display. Glass brand not published

Back

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure

Aluminium2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Exterior: Casing anodized aluminum

Dust and water ratingiPublished ingress protection rating. Source notes distinguish a regulatory EU rating from a separately advertised maker claim.

IP426EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026EU regulated product information sheet or energy-label record: IP42 for the identified model. Apple does not separately market this tablet as water-resistant.

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MIL-STD-810iWhether the maker explicitly claims MIL-STD-810 testing. Absence from a specification sheet does not establish false.

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SIM

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Built-in kickstandiA stand integrated into the tablet body. An optional keyboard cover or case stand is excluded.

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Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Kickstand with 165 degrees full friction hinge

Display

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Screen sizeiPublished rectangular display diagonal, before rounded-corner deductions. This can differ from the marketed product size.

11.1in(28.2 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Marketed as 11-inch. 11.1 inches when measured diagonally as a rectangle2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

12in(30.5 cm)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 202612-inch touchscreen. Footnote: measured as a standard rectangular shape the screen is 12 inch diagonally. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area

ResolutioniNative panel pixels. Width is the larger landscape pixel dimension and height the smaller one.

2420 × 1668px1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

2196 × 1464px2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: 2196 x 1464 (220 PPI)

Pixel density

264.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

219.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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3:22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Display: Aspect ratio 3:2

Display type

Tandem OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

LCD (other)2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026PixelSense LCD display. Panel type such as IPS is not stated, so lcd_other is used

Display type (as published)

Ultra Retina XDR display1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

PixelSense LCD2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones. OLED pixels are not counted as local dimming zones.

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Refresh rate modesiOne row per confirmed display mode. Minimum refresh rate is stored only when explicitly published or tested. A measured minimum requires test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Mode	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)	Variable
ProMotion	10	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Pro Motion technology with adaptive refresh rates from 10 Hz to 120 Hz

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Mode	Max (Hz)
Dynamic refresh rate	90

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic refresh rate: up to 90 Hz (60 Hz default). Minimum rate is not stated

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

Min refresh rate

10Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical or nominal SDR brightness. A figure explicitly described as maximum SDR, outdoor HBM or HDR peak does not establish typical brightness.

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500nits2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Brightness: SDR 500 nits maximum (typical). No HDR figure is published for the 12-inch LCD

Peak brightnessiMaker peak HDR brightness under the published window and operating conditions. Outdoor HBM is a different measurement.

1,600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20261600 nits peak (HDR content only)

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Full-screen HDR brightnessiMaker full-screen HDR brightness. This is not a small-window HDR peak or automatic outdoor SDR level.

1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026XDR brightness: 1000 nits max full screen

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Contrast ratio

2,000,000:11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262,000,000:1

1,400:12Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Contrast ratio 1400:1 for the 12-inch LCD

Colour depthiPublished bits per colour channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from a rounded number of total colours. A published depth reached with FRC or a software extension, such as 8 + 2 bit, is stored as the published total, here 10. The split goes in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of the DCI-P3 gamut covered. Gamut volume above 100 percent is not coverage.

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HDR playback formatsiHDR video playback formats explicitly supported. Playback or decoding support alone does not establish HDR luminance reproduction by the built-in panel. Source notes identify that distinction.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback section. Supported HDR content formats. This is playback/decoding support, not a guarantee that the built-in LCD reproduces HDR luminance.

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Fully laminated

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Anti-reflection coating

Antireflective coating1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Screen surface

Glossy1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Standard glass, stored as glossy. Nano-texture on 1 TB and 2 TB, see variants18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPad-Pro-M5-2025-tablet-review-An-extremely-fast-M5-SoC-and-Wi-Fi-7.1143628.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Display: 11-inch 2420x1668 OLED, glossy yes. Tested 1TB standard-glass unit. Maker glass option is shared across storage tiers, while nano-texture is separately represented.

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Nano-texture option

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Nano-texture display glass option on 1 TB and 2 TB models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026

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PWM dimming frequency

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Platform

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OS at launch

iPadOS 264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 2026iPadOS 26

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Software Windows 11 Home. Business models ship Windows 11 Pro and are excluded

Software

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Latest OS

iPadOS 2711Maker product pageapple.com/ipadosRead 28 September 2026iPadOS 27 is compatible with iPad Pro (M1 and later)

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Chipset

Apple M51Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core)1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core) in every consumer configuration

Process

3nm17Press releaseapple.com/ca/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-siliconRead 30 September 2026Opening technical paragraph: M5 is built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology. Same paragraph explicitly names iPad Pro as a product using M5.

3nm7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specs and Features: Process Node 3NM for the Snapdragon X2 Plus family. Nominal fabrication class, not a transistor size

CPU coresiEnabled CPU cores in the reference configuration. Storage tiers with a different enabled core count use explicit variants.

91Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

61Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Snapdragon X2 Plus (6 Core). Clock speed is not stated by Microsoft

CPU configurationiPublished core groups and their maximum clock. Do not apply another storage tier or the SoC theoretical clock to the tablet.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Count	Core
3	Super
6	Efficiency

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip section: 3 super cores and 6 efficiency cores on the base chip. No clock rate inferred.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Count	Core
6	Qualcomm Oryon 3rd Gen Prime

Source7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm MCN 87-96323-1 Rev B: Snapdragon X2 Plus 6-core (X2P-42-100) has six Prime cores and no Performance cores. Microsoft names the 6 Core chip. The chip multi-core maximum of 4.0 GHz is not stored because Microsoft publishes no clock for this fanless tablet

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Apple M5 GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Qualcomm Adreno X2-452Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The model name comes from the Qualcomm product brief7Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-X2-Plus-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adreno X2-45 at 0.9 GHz is the only 6-core X2 Plus part in the table

GPU coresiEnabled GPU cores in the marketed tablet configuration. This is not a shader, execution-unit or NPU count.

101Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU peak operations per second. Precision and SoC conditions belong in source notes. This is not an AI benchmark score.

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80TOPS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm Hexagon NPU with 80 TOPS. Precision is not stated here. The Qualcomm product brief lists 80 TOPS (INT8) for the chip

Memory

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RAMiPublished RAM capacities. Base lists marketed options. Each verified configuration row lists its own capacity.

12, 16GB1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 202612 GB on 256 GB and 512 GB, 16 GB on 1 TB and 2 TB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

16, 24GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 16 GB and 24 GB LPDDR5x RAM. The 8 GB option of the 1st Edition was removed. The US consumer tech table still lists 8 GB, which the store options do not sell

RAM type

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LPDDR5x1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: LPDDR5x RAM

Memory bandwidth

153GB/s1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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StorageiPublished internal storage capacities. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved. This is not usable space after formatting.

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026

256, 512GB1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). 1 TB is a business-only option and is not stored

Storage type

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UFS1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Key tech specs: Storage 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS). UFS version is not stated

Memory card

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None6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026Same FAQ: no SD card connector on the 12-inch or the 13-inch. External USB-C readers are accessories, not tablet slots

Max card sizeiMaker supported removable-card capacity. A published 1 TB is converted to 1000 GB, using decimal GB. Exact published GB capacities are preserved.

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Rear cameras

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Rear cameras

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.8	PDAF

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Camera section: 12 MP Wide, f/1.8, autofocus with Focus Pixels. Sensor size and pixel size not stated by Apple.16Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels section: dedicated focus pixels provide depth information using phase detection. This documents the PDAF interpretation of the exact tablet maker specification, which says Autofocus with Focus Pixels.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Role	Resolution (MP)
Main	10

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing camera. Aperture, autofocus and video modes are not published

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

10MP=CalculatedFrom Rear cameras

Flash

Adaptive True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Video recordingiConfirmed recording modes, including a separately identified slow-motion maximum where supported. Decode or playback modes are excluded.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20261080p 120 and 240 fps are slo-mo only. ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps (1080p at 30 fps for 256 GB)

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Video recording

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Video HDR

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Video formatsiFormats the camera records. Hardware media-engine decoding or video playback formats are not recording formats.

HEVC, H.264, ProRes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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LiDAR scanner

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026

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Front camera

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Front cameras

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
12	2

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Front Camera section. Stores published 12 MP and aperture. Center Stage is not itself evidence for an ultrawide lens role or 122-degree field of view.3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026Camera, Front Camera or Multimedia section. Published values only.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Front camera resolution (as published)iPublished front-camera resolution or output description. Keep sensor megapixels distinct from video output. This description does not confirm a recording mode or frame rate.

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1080p Full HD front-facing Surface Studio Camera2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Cameras: Full HD (1080p) front-facing Surface Studio Camera. Sensor megapixels and recording modes are not published

Front camera position

Landscape edge3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108043Read 28 September 2026Front: Ultra Wide on landscape edge

Landscape edge1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Official store product images show the 12-inch in landscape with the front and Windows Hello cameras at the centre of the long top edge

Auto framing

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Center Stage

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Windows Studio Effects with automatic framing. Needs the effect to be switched on

Front videoiRecording modes explicitly attributed to the front camera. A general device video-recording maximum is not sufficient.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Number of speakersiPhysical tablet speakers. Excludes logical audio channels and optional keyboard-cover speakers.

41Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Speaker layout

Quad1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Four speaker audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. The speaker count is not published

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the tablet. Excludes microphones in headsets and optional accessories.

41Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Studio-quality four-mic array

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dual Studio Mics with enhanced voice focus

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Buttons and Connectors list has no headphone jack

No6Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/b/buy-surface-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ What ports does Surface Pro have: neither the 12-inch nor the 13-inch model includes HDMI, Ethernet, SD card or a headphone jack

Audio features

Four speaker audio, Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio, Enhanced voice focus2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos (needs Dolby Atmos encoded content), Support for Bluetooth LE Audio and enhanced voice focus (needs activation and Windows 11)

Network

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CellulariTrue in base when a cellular model is marketed. Wi-Fi and cellular configuration rows state their own capability.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Network

HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20265G sub-6 GHz, Gigabit LTE, UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA. No GSM listed

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2G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Wi-Fi configurations do not have these bands.

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3G bandsiPublished radio bands for the identified cellular regional model. Frequency labels are kept distinct from band identifiers.

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless section, model A3358 (11-inch Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular). Exact published UMTS frequency, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE and 5G NR tables.

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4G bandsiPublished FDD and TDD LTE bands for the identified cellular regional model.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless section, model A3358 (11-inch Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular). Exact published UMTS frequency, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE and 5G NR tables.

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5G bandsiPublished 5G NR bands for the identified cellular regional model. Sub-6 support does not establish mmWave support.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless section, model A3358 (11-inch Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular). Exact published UMTS frequency, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE and 5G NR tables.

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20265G (sub-6 GHz) only

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Max download speed

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Modem

Apple C1X1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 2026

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Wi-Fi 7. Footnote: 6 GHz band not available in all regions

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

5.42Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Network and connectivity: Bluetooth Core 5.4 technology

Bluetooth codecs

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LC311Maker product pagebluetooth.com/media/le-audio/le-audio-faqsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth SIG LE Audio FAQ mandates LC3 for all LE Audio products. Microsoft lists Bluetooth LE Audio support. LC3 applies to that path only. No Classic Audio codec list is inferred

NFC

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PositioningiPublished location methods. GNSS on a cellular model must not be inherited by its Wi-Fi configuration unless the maker lists it there.

Digital compass, Wi-Fi, iBeacon microlocation, GPS/GNSS, Cellular1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

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Dual-band GNSS

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C

USB portsiPhysical USB ports on the tablet. Excludes the keyboard charging port and accessory pogo pins.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2 ports

USB speediPublished USB data speed or standard. A USB-C connector does not establish USB 3, USB 4 or Thunderbolt.

USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Thunderbolt / USB 4 port: USB 4 up to 40 Gb/s, USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s

USB 3.22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports: 2 x USB-C / USB 3.2

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt 31Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gb/s)

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Video out over USBiWired video output over the tablet USB connector. Wireless screen mirroring alone is excluded.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: USB-C ports support DisplayPort 1.4a

Max external displayiHighest confirmed external-display resolution and its refresh rate. Only exact published pixel dimensions are stored. Other supported modes belong in the source note.

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External displaysiExternal displays supported at the same time. Excludes the built-in tablet display.

11Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026One external display up to 6K at 60 Hz or 5K at 120 Hz

22Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort 1.4a with support up to two 4K monitors at 60 Hz. Needs compatible displays, cables and accessories. The exact pixel size of the 4K monitors is not published, so display_output_max is left out

Stylus

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Stylus

Supported1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 202610Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 28 September 2026

Supported2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Pen compatibility: Designed for Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition). Sold separately

Compatible stylusesiOne row per compatible maker-listed stylus. Inclusion depends on the exact tablet bundle. Unpublished pressure levels or latency remain missing.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Name	Included	Tilt	Hover	Haptics	Charging
Apple Pencil Pro	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Magnetic, on the device
Apple Pencil (USB-C)	No	Yes	Yes	No	USB-C

Source10Maker product pageapple.com/apple-pencilRead 28 September 2026Pencil Pro: tilt, hover, haptics, pairs and charges magnetically. Pencil (USB-C): tilt, hover, no pressure sensitivity, charges over USB-C. Pressure levels and technology not published

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Technology	Included	Pressure levels	Haptics	Charging
Surface Slim Pen (2nd Edition)	MPP	No	4,096	Yes	Magnetic, on the device

Source2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Slim Pen (2nd Edition): Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), haptic feedback, integrated storage and wireless charging on the back of the Surface Pro 12-inch. The consumer page names 4,096 points of pressure for the Slim Pen. Tilt, hover and latency are not published

Pressure levels

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4,096=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

Tilt support

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Hover

Yes=CalculatedFrom Compatible styluses

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Keyboard and accessories

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Accessory connector

Smart Connector1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Ports and charging: Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connector

Official keyboardsiOfficial compatible keyboards or licensed maker-listed accessories. Inclusion refers to the exact sold tablet bundle, not a temporary promotion.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Name	Connection	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)	Pogo pins	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Source4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-introduces-the-powerful-new-ipad-pro-with-the-m5-chipRead 28 September 20269Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mwr03ll/a/magic-keyboard-for-ipad-pro-11%E2%80%91inch-m5-us-english-whiteRead 28 September 2026Backlit keys, glass trackpad with haptic feedback, 14-key function row, attaches over the Smart Connector. Weight not published

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Name	Trackpad	Backlit	Function row	Included
Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

Source8Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/en-gb/surface/accessories/cover-keyboard/learn-more-about-surface-pro-keyboards-and-type-coversRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard is compatible with Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition). Full row of function keys (F1-F12). Other Surface Pro keyboards are not compatible with the 12-inch. Sold separately9Maker spec sheet (PDF)microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-product-and-services/surface/surface-pro/surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon/MSFT-surface-pro-12-inch-snapdragon-techspecs-factsheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Business fact sheet for the 1st Edition names the Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard as having a precision touchpad and a full-sized backlit layout with Copilot key. The same accessory is listed as compatible with the 2nd Edition. Only accessory properties are used. No chip, battery or 5G claim of that sheet is used

Keyboard with trackpad

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Yes=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Keyboard in box

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

No=CalculatedFrom Official keyboards

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiA top button reader is side button. A reader in the front home button, such as Touch ID on older iPads, is front home button.

None1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors list names Face ID only, no Touch ID

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Face unlockiPublished facial authentication type. Infrared requires explicit infrared camera authentication support and does not imply depth sensing or a 3D face map. An ordinary front camera alone does not establish face unlock. Yes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock but not 2D, 3D or infrared.

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Face ID, enabled by the True Depth camera

Infrared authentication10Owner's manuallearn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/windows-hello-face-authenticationRead 14 October 2026Windows Hello face authentication is described as using a specially configured near-infrared camera. Microsoft lists a Windows Hello face authentication camera with Enhanced Sign-in Security for the 12-inch. Infrared is stored without claiming a 3D depth map

Sensors

Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer, Ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

Ambient color sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Sensors: ambient color sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer

Extra buttonsiAdditional dedicated buttons beyond ordinary power and volume controls. Stylus and keyboard buttons are excluded.

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiPublished rated or minimum pack capacity. A typical capacity belongs in the separate typical field. No assumed voltage conversion.

8,160mAh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 2026Rated capacity 8160 mAh12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property rated Battery Capacity.

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Battery capacity (typical)iPublished typical battery pack capacity. Keep it distinct from rated/minimum capacity.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not infer it from mAh without a published nominal pack voltage.

31.29Wh1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

38Wh2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Battery capacities, Surface Pro 12-inch: nominal 38 Wh, minimum 37 Wh. Stored value is the nominal energy

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime under the stated use case and connection. The source note records brightness and test conditions. Unknown connection remains missing. Configuration-specific promises must be stored in the matching variant. A missing variant cell inherits the base claim, so explicitly repeat the applicable claim table when Wi-Fi and cellular configurations differ. Reading is a maker claim for reading documents or e-books.

AApple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	10
Video playback	Not available	10
Web browsing	Cellular	9

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Power and Battery. Up to 10 h web over Wi-Fi OR video playback, up to 9 h cellular web. Video playback connection is not specified.

BMicrosoft Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition, X2 Plus)

Use case	Connection	Hours (h)
Video playback	Wi-Fi	15.5
Web browsing	Wi-Fi	13

Source1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Up to 15.5 hours of local video playback and up to 13 hours of active web usage. Microsoft test in August 2026 with preproduction Snapdragon X2 Plus 16 GB / 256 GB devices. Video: .mov file in Windows Media Player at 1080p 24 FPS. Web: twelve popular websites over multiple tabs. Default settings except brightness 150 nits with auto-brightness off, Wi-Fi connected. Model-level claims, not measured

Video playback (claimed)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

15.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum charging power accepted by the tablet. The wattage of a bundled or recommended adapter alone does not establish this value.

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Wired charging standards

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance and estimates with their exact targets and conditions. An unspecified charging interval is not an empty-to-full claim.

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Microsoft support recommends a USB-C PD charger of at least 27 W. Fast Charging needs at least 45 W and charges the battery up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specifications name a minimum 60 W charger for fast charging, so the two Microsoft documents differ. No charger is included.5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Charging your Surface: use either USB-C port with a USB Type-C PD charger. At least 27 W recommended. For Fast Charging use at least 45 W, which charges up to 80% in about an hour. The consumer technical specification table says a minimum 60 W charger. The US store says no power supply is included and any 27 W or higher USB-C supply works

Charge 0 to 50 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to 50 percent. Adapter, cable and any upper-bound qualifier are recorded in the source note.

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with the 40 W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60 W Max or a 60 W+ USB-C adapter, sold separately

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Charge 0 to 100 %iMaker claim for charging from empty to full. Measured review times belong in the measured field.

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Reverse wired

Yes19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108894Read 8 October 2026Apple explicitly lists iPad Pro (M4 and M5) in this article. Use your iPad to charge other devices confirms charging an iPhone, another iPad, Apple Watch or a third-party USB device through the tablet USB-C port with the appropriate cable or adapter. Two USB-C iPads can exchange charging roles when disconnected and reconnected. This proves reverse wired charging for this M5 model. No output wattage is stated or inferred.

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Charger in boxiPower adapter included in the exact regional sold configuration. A USB cable or temporary promotional adapter is not an in-box charger.

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No1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026Power supply: No power supply unit included. Compatible with any 27W or higher USB-C power supply

Included chargeriOutput rating of the adapter included in the exact regional configuration. No-charger variants must not inherit a positive rating.

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Measured

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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Geekbench 6 GPUiReviewer Geekbench 6 score. Source notes must state the exact 6.x version, tested CPU, RAM and storage tier and graphics API. Scores from Geekbench 5 or a different hardware configuration are excluded.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer score for ordinary Wild Life Extreme. Wild Life Extreme Unlimited is a different test and is excluded. Source notes name the tested configuration.

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3DMark stress test stabilityiWorst-loop performance as a percentage of the best loop in the explicitly named 3DMark stress test. CPU throttling and unrelated stress tests are excluded. The Wild Life Extreme Stress Test only. The ordinary Wild Life stress test is not stored.

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AnTuTuiReviewer score with AnTuTu major version and tested configuration in the source note. Scores across platforms or major versions are not directly comparable.

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Manual SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum manual SDR brightness. The source note states stimulus or white-area extent when reported, or explicitly unknown, spatial maximum versus centre, tested configuration and actual manual/automatic settings. Keep automatic and HDR measurements separate. Do not imply identical standardized tests across products.

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Brightness with auto (measured)iMaximum automatic SDR brightness measured under bright ambient light. Source notes state white-area size and conditions.

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HDR brightness (measured)iReviewer HDR brightness, with white-window size or content method in the source note. A different SDR result is not substituted.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iReviewer white-to-black luminance ratio under the same mode and brightness. Profile and measurement conditions belong in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour-error result. Delta E formula, colour profile and target gamut belong in the source note where reported.

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Reflections (measured)iReviewer reflected-light percentage under the stated method and display surface.

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PWM dimming (measured)iReviewer-measured dimming or flicker frequency under the stated brightness range. Zero is not used to represent no PWM.

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PWM up to brightness (measured)iHighest display brightness setting at which the reviewer detected PWM. This is a settings percentage, not percentage luminance.

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Stylus latency (measured)iMeasured latency for the named stylus, app, refresh mode and method. A maker latency claim is excluded.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use score under the named methodology. Single web or video rundown tests belong in the battery-tests table.

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Battery tests (measured)iOne reviewer test per row. Results compare only under matching test methodology, brightness and tested configuration.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer empty-to-full charge time with adapter, cable and tested configuration in the source note. Source upper bounds are labelled as such.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer loudness in LUFS under the stated test. dB sound-pressure measurements are not substituted.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy classiEU energy-label class for the exact model identified in the source. It is not a benchmark of ordinary video playback.

G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property energy Class.

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iEU regulated endurance test duration for one full charge. It is not the maker's claimed video-playback runtime. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own EU entries, so it is per variant.

71h6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property battery Endurance Per Cycle In Hours.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iEU declared charge cycles before the specified capacity threshold, typically 80 percent. The source states the exact regulatory model. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 20261000 cycles on the energy label12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL battery Endurance In Cycles is stored in hundreds of cycles. Verified against manufacturer product information sheet and energy label. 1000 cycles.

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Drop resistance class

E6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property repeated Free Fall Reliability Class.

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Repairability class

C6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 202612Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property repairability Class.

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SAR body (US)iUS body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model.

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SAR body (EU)iEU body SAR under the published averaging mass and separation. It applies only to the identified tested radio model. Wi-Fi and cellular models have their own figures, so it is per variant.

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In the box

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In the boxiContents of the exact regional standard box. Conditional nano-texture polishing cloths are listed only on nano-texture configurations. Promotional gifts are excluded.

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Surface Pro, 12-inch, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Safety and warranty documents1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026What is in the box: Surface Pro, USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, safety and warranty documents. Slim Pen and keyboard sold separately

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/ipad-pro1Maker product pageapple.com/ipad-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bw1Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/store/configure/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition/8wg5vqp0x4bwRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1254062Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/125406Read 28 September 2026

www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-pro2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Microsoft Surface Pro 12th Edition consumer page. Its technical specifications table covers the 12-inch (2nd Edition) and the 13-inch. Only the rows for the 12-inch are used

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-pro-11-inch-m5-ipad46738ed0/ipados13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/ipad/ipad-pro-11-inch-m5-ipad46738ed0/ipadosRead 30 September 2026iPad User Guide, hardware chapter for this exact marketed model.

support.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-features5Owner's manualsupport.microsoft.com/surface/models/surface-pro-12-inch-2nd-edition-featuresRead 14 October 2026Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd Edition) features page: two USB-C / USB 3.2 ports, charging guidance (27 W recommended, 45 W for Fast Charging up to 80% in about an hour), Surface Pro 12-inch Keyboard connects by magnets, Slim Pen storage and charging on the device

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

24026296EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 2026A3357 Wi-Fi. A3358 Wi-Fi + Cellular is 2402630 with the same label values15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/smartphonestablets20231669/2402629Read 30 September 2026Public EPREL product record. Model A3357. Property eprel Registration Number.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2402629Read 28 September 2026EU: guarantee duration 12 months in EPREL. Statutory rights come on top12Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 30 September 2026EU product information sheet, A3357. Matching parameter in General product parameters / Repairability / Guarantee.

1year2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-proRead 14 October 2026Warranty: 1-year limited hardware warranty (US consumer page)

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