iPad Pro M2vsMicrosoft Surface Pro 9
Last updated: November 3, 2025
The Verdict
iPad Pro M2 wins for pure tablet use and creative work. Surface Pro 9 is better if you need a laptop replacement with Windows.
Choose the iPad Pro M2 if: Superior tablet-first experience and app ecosystem
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 if: Choose Surface Pro 9 if you need full Windows compatibility
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Spec-by-Spec Breakdown
| FEATURE | IPAD PRO M2 | MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 12.9" Liquid Retina XDR | 13" PixelSense |
| Processor | Apple M2 | Intel Core i5/i7 |
| OS | iPadOS | Windows 11 |
| Battery | 10 hours | 15.5 hours |
| Price | $1,099 | $999 |
Pros & Cons
iPad Pro M2
PROS
- • Superior tablet-first experience and app ecosystem
- • Better drawing and design apps
- • Lighter and thinner design
CONS
- • Full Windows software support
- • More versatile as laptop replacement
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
PROS
- • Full Windows software support
- • More versatile as laptop replacement
CONS
- • Superior tablet-first experience and app ecosystem
- • Better drawing and design apps
- • Lighter and thinner design
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