USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mmm headphone, Surface Connect, microSDXCġ2MP front, 12MP rear wide, 10MP rear ultra-wideĪpple keeps it pretty simple by offering the same powerful M1 processor in all the 2021 iPad Pros. The iPad Pro display is also far better when in support for HDR content. Even the base model of the iPad Pro features enough performance to challenge even the most expensive Surface Pro 7 model. The iPad Pro received a significant update this year that sets it ahead of the Surface Pro 7 (which came in late 2019) in almost all regards. It also doesn't behave like the laptop's you might be used to, though iPadOS is improving in that regard.īut, if your needs are more flexible, the Apple iPad Pro outshines the Surface Pro 7. Apple's iPadOS is just a little more locked down and may not support all the traditional software you need, especially if they are specific to Windows. If you absolutely need to run a laptop operating system, the Surface Pro 7 is your only choice. Microsoft also announced the Pro 7, which will remain in the lineup, will get an update to Windows 11 in the near future. Note that at time of posting, Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 8, hence the Pro 7's price drop.
