iPad Pro M4 VS Surface Pro 11 – My 2-in-1 DILEMMA 🤔 2024
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I’m in a tech dilemma! Since I fund 99% of the gear I showcase, it’s time to sell some and reinvest. The showdown is between the 13” iPad Pro and the 13” Surface Pro. While these two might not have been comparable in 2023, 2024 is a whole new game – power galore, crazy batteries, and more 🚀 Furthermore, currently, their price is exactly the same 💵 In my latest video, I take you on a tour of my thought process in the hopes of making the right choice!
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C H A P T E R S
00:00 | Intro
00:52 | Specs & Price
02:21 | Overall Package
03:27 | Displays & Pen(cil)s
04:23 | Reflective surface
04:58 | Speakers & Sound Test
05:47 | Entertainment
07:18 | Cameras
07:49 | M4 Chip
08:35 | X Elite
09:07 | Ports
09:31 | Multitasking
10:35 | Desktop Experience
12:43 | Battery
13:18 | Authentication
13:35 | Value
13:56 | Conclusion
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Don't take it for granted.. We click we watch and we move on but your videos are different man. I hope people can appreciate how much heart and soul you put into it❤Too many big youtubers are going for shortcuts and bro u shine
Several VPNs have released ARM64 apps now, and OpenVPN worked great before that as well.
These days the most important part of an operating system is the web browsing experience.
for me extensions are integral part of my browsing.
which is why I can mostly use linux comfortably without much issues.
Safara on iPad on the other hand is still years behind in that area
I can't use my extensions nor can I use a different browser that supports them.
Una domanda: consigli di installare subito iOS 18?
great video but pretty sure netflix and co are available in the form of apps on the windows store….its only on the mac that u dont get anything
iPad is so useless when you need to do actual computer work, it’s way too restricted and even some websites never work. I’d definitely recommend the surface over the iPad
I think we all have to stop comparing the iPad to a computer. The whole point of an iPad is a supplemental work tool if you are a heavy mac user. Not all iPad workflow is comparable to having an actual computer. A lot of people still don't understand this and they end up complaining and getting disappointed in the end. It's like taking a nice sedan and expecting it to perform like an F1 car. We have to stop forcing this issue on Apple and other gadget makers. They differentiate their products for a reason.
can the surface have 2 different users? ipad no!!!
Oh boy has your channel improved, you always had great editing and filming, but now you seem to comprehend a lot what customers may look for. Keep on the hard work. A long time subscriber here.
Agree with your assessment. IPad Pro is limited by software. What is the brand of iPad Pro Magic keyboard skin on your M4 iPad? Thanks
Ipod for me because im a apple fan made
Great video!! E!! Quick question I been seeing you use a tech ring but I seen most of them being used in index but you have in ring finger? Which are you wearing? Thank you!
The iPad clearly sounds better
It was interesting watch you use the iPad in attempted desktop type mode on a monitor. Desktop mode appears more usable on phones (Motorola, Samsung etc). Apple certainly can improve the mobile OS systems.
Curious if you can connect then iPad to local network environments and work that way
I used both and chose the iPad. I need the best tablet to use along side with my primary computer: a mac studio. Surface is not a great tablet.
bro don’t do videos he’s doing a documentary almost same content but what a delivery man hats off
You can install VPNs. Just not all of them yet
Dear Mr E
I'm writing to you with a heart full of hope and a soul that's yearning for a chance. I stumbled upon your video today, As a passionate mobile gamer, I've been struggling to pursue my dreams on my humble Samsung A23 phone. The small screen forces me to contort my fingers, leading to frustration and discomfort. But that's not the worst of it – my phone lags and overheats, making it impossible for me to play the games I love without interruptions. Because I also use it for personal use
My dream is to become a mobile gaming content creator, but it feels like an impossible feat with the device I own. I long to share my gaming experiences with the world, but I'm held back by the limitations of my phone. I'm reaching out to you, dear Mr E, in the hopes that you can help me turn my dreams into reality. Your support would mean the world to me, and I would be forever grateful. If you have made it until here I really appreciate your time.
Thank you for the review! I own a SP9 Pro and an iPad Pro M2, and I'm facing the same dilemma.
For serious work, I opt for the Surface, but for outdoor note-taking, the iPad with Cellular is my go-to. The issue arises when unexpected work comes up; I can't complete my tasks on the iPad (Because after all its just a Tablet with a bad Tablet OS – You can work as a Developer of some sort or edit videos but cant get Job Specific Programs to run for some small adjustments on the Project.
Thus, I often find myself carrying both devices or just the Surface.
I'm considering replacing both with the Surface Pro 11 when it releases with 5G. It seems capable of handling both tasks.
It's not the ideal laptop for lap use but works perfectly on a desk.
As a tablet, it's not the best due to the Windows experience, but with the Surface Pen, it's quite satisfactory for specific uses.
If aint for ecosystem hands down windows win in this !!!
This sounds again so familiar. Frankly, I won't be selling my beloved iPad M4 13", but my new Surface Pro 11 wipes the floor with the iPad from a comfort and versatility point of view.
Two areas are a let down in comparison to the iPad, though – and you have touched upon it – you cannot download movies and take them on the go for a vacation, but this is not really the use-case of the Surface Pro. For this, I will leave Apple device behind and count on the Fold 6.
The truth is that Apple has been trying to be too many things to too many people with, in the process, only a couple of products staying stellar: MacBook Pro M series, Apple TV and the Apple Watch Ultra.
Still, the AppleTV, much like the iPhone mini, and the Mac mini and the iPad mini, and the iMac and the Mac Pro and Car Play has not been properly updated for a very long time.
Extremely good sound mixing on this video, as always. Even if I weren't enjoying the content, just for production quality and the "set/desk" design/organisation I would still be watching the videos with pleasure. Great job!
it – you cannot download movies and take them on the go for a vacation, but this is not really the use-case of the Surface Pro. For this, I will leave Apple device behind and count on the Fold 6.
Ipad isnt a 2 in 1 its just a tablet
I went for surface pro 11, as appealing as the iPad was. I hope there will be some Linux touch distro in the future. By the way, nice videos and highly curated esthetics and taste
E, your videos are super clean. great comparison.
Take it from me, surface is trash!
While you could theoretically get away with using the surface as your main computer, it fails in all categories by being a master of none. It’s super buggy and frequently crashes not to mention endless daily updates, you can’t use in on your lap so it’s not a laptop, the touch interface is really bad so you can’t really use it as a tablet either…
The iPad fares worse in that you can’t really use it as a dedicated laptop however you can use it in your lap and it really shines as a tablet.
This brings me to my point, these devices are supplemental to your primary device. So if you have a MacBook and iPad is amazing. However if you have a windows laptop the surface is useless.
As somebody that love's apple and has drank the coolaid, the iPad will never have a desktop environment where you can put files and whatnot with a more "normal" window manager. It would cannibalize the Macbook Air and apple doesn't want that. imo the iPad will stay in this weird place between a 2in1 a tablet, leaning more towards the tablet. Opposite goes for the Macbook's, I don't see them ever getting touchscreens. If they did people would stop buying iPad Pro's.
The iPad is not a computer it is simply a big iPhone with big apps people use of the stream and have fun. Until they make a Mac iOS hybrid platform it will always be a bigger iPhone and this is coming from someone who has multiple ones. You simply cannot beat the functionality of a computer if you need to do computer things
Wierd. Im pretty sure theres a Netflix, Hulu, etc etc app for Windows devices. Why did you knock the Surface for not having something it actually does have?
1:06 – iPad Pro M4 also has OLED display.
Really enjoying your videos man! Great editing and everything, very pleasing to watch! 🎉 Regarding the devices, I think overall the Surface is better, but still there are problems because of the lack of compatibility with the Snapdragon. Hope this gets better. I have the M1 Pro 12.9 and I really enjoy it, but I cannot use it as a Mac replacement (not that I want, I just wish the OS were more capable), it’s very limited. And I don’t plan on upgrading it due to Apple prices for storage and memory. Not while the iPadOS is like it is at least 😂
Subscribed because, why not?
I hate apple bit i would choose the ipad for one reason…. Copilot
wow awesome review you should have at least 10 m subs
Ipad all and everyday! Microsoft sucks…..
Indeed, the Surface Pro 11 is actually the best 2 in 1, and it will be even more so when most apps will be updated and made compatible with Windows for ARM.
Where do u get your ipad cases from?
I was hoping you'd make this comparative review. So glad you did!
For browsing – iPad. For anything work related – surface… can't believe I said it but yea… If your work is spamming mails, I guess you can do it from the iPad 😀 😀
Great review/comparison 👍 thx
Where or how did you get the surface pro $200 off? I’m on a budget and I’ve been leaning more towards the surface pro 11
incredible piece of art as always!
08:34 – The iPhone layout is killer. Fan of your work.
I have both products, but I use them for different purposes. I use the Surface for all general tasks, while I use the iPad solely for consuming content. I hope that one day the iPad will be able to run both macOS and iPadOS programs. I enjoyed watching the video. Thank you.
Just a CORRECTION: ipad doesnt hold its value as much as pc/mac does, the value of 2021 ipad is almost as much as entry level android with almost 70% reduction in price (i.e 1000$ device just 3 years later is only 300$ now). While mac 2021 at same time has price reduced by only 40%.
Plus its annoying buying a 1200$ device, just to know it wont be running any full version of apps, neither will be holding its value anytime soon in future. But those who are rich, for them cost per value is not thing to worry about.
15 min of comparing laptop to big iphone😁
4:02 Me in ikea then nobody is looking
P.S Next time please cover some casual gaming in comparing like dota, cs, or steam indie games
Your videos are always a huge masterpiece! I look forward to seeing more :))
Bro , use Pixel 9 Pro XL for 39 Days straight
Your videos are always so inspiring! I look forward to seeing more episodes! 😚🍒