The iPad Pro is great, but the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is better for most people

This holiday shopping season, both Microsoft and Apple have tablets that they claim can replace your laptop.

I've used both the Apple iPad Pro, which starts at $799, and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, which starts at $899, extensively at this point.

And I can tell you that if you're looking for a great-looking, gigantic tablet to get stuff done, it's hard to go wrong.

But that doesn't mean both tablets are created equal - it's all about what you need them for.

Here's why I think the iPad Pro is great, but also why I'd recommend the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 for most users this holiday season.