Microsoft Surface Pro 9 vs OnePlus Pad 4
The Verdict
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and OnePlus Pad 4 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the cheaper of the two at $630 versus $999, a difference of about $369. The OnePlus Pad 4 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Microsoft Surface Pro 9 stands out for full windows 11 experience in a tablet form factor, while OnePlus Pad 4 is praised for massive 13.2-inch 144hz display with ultra-high resolution. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 if…
- →Full Windows 11 experience in a tablet form factor
- →120Hz PixelSense Flow display is sharp and smooth
- →Thunderbolt 4 on Intel models for pro connectivity
Buy the OnePlus Pad 4 if…
- →Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- →Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- →Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Pros
- Full Windows 11 experience in a tablet form factor
- 120Hz PixelSense Flow display is sharp and smooth
- Thunderbolt 4 on Intel models for pro connectivity
- Removable SSD for easy storage upgrades and data security
- Versatile kickstand adapts to any angle for laptop or studio mode
Cons
- Type Cover keyboard and Slim Pen sold separately — adds $300+
- Fanless design throttles under sustained heavy workloads
- SQ3 (ARM) model has app compatibility issues
- Base $999 only gets i5/8 GB/128 GB — underpowered for the price
OnePlus Pad 4
Pros
- Massive 13.2-inch 144Hz display with ultra-high resolution
- Latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship performance
- Generous 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for multitasking and content
- Fast 67W wired charging
- Lightweight at 586g for its display size
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- IP rating not specified, durability unclear
- No expandable storage via microSD
- Limited camera specifications for creative professionals
- Pricing may position it at a premium
Full Specifications
| Spec | Microsoft Surface Pro 9 | OnePlus Pad 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home / Pro | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 879 g | — |
| Dimensions | 287 x 209 x 9.3 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 15.5 hours (typical usage) | — |
| Capacity | 47.7 Wh | 10100mAh |
| Charging Speed | — | 67W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13 inches | 13.2 inches |
| Type | PixelSense Flow IPS | LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1920 | 2800 x 2160 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness | — | Not specified |
| Storage | ||
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB | — |
| Chipset | Intel Core i5-1235U / i7-1255U (or Microsoft SQ3 for 5G) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 on Intel) | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Cellular | — | |
| Stylus Support | — | |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Moonstone Gray, Checkmate Black |
| Weight | — | 586g |
| IP rating | — | Not specified |
| Software | ||
| Os | — | OxygenOS 15 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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