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Microsoft Surface Pro X

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Microsoft Surface Pro X
Microsoft Surface Pro X (Surface Pro Series)
Processor
Microsoft SQ1 8 x 3 GHz, Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495)
Graphics adapter
Memory
16 GB 
, 16 GB LPDDR4-3733
Display
13.00 inch 3:2, 2880 x 1920 pixel 266 PPI, Capacitive, LP129WT112684, IPS, glossy: yes, detachable screen, 60 Hz
Storage
256 GB NVMe, 256 GB 
, 190 GB free
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio jack, Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor
Networking
Qualcomm Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, LTE, LTE
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.3 x 287 x 208 ( = 0.29 x 11.3 x 8.19 in)
Battery
38.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 13 h
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Primary Camera: 10 MPix features autofocus, can record 1080p and 2160p video
Secondary Camera: 5 MPix located on the front, can record 1080p video
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet-style, Keyboard Light: yes, 65W PSU, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.048 kg ( = 36.97 oz / 2.31 pounds), Power Supply: 289 g ( = 10.19 oz / 0.64 pounds)
Price
1500 Euro

 

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Average Score: 73.13% - average
Average of 27 scores (from 52 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 73%, features: 80%, display: 91% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Microsoft Surface Pro X

84.4% Microsoft Surface Pro X Review - Microsoft's ARM-based tablet with poor compatibility | Notebookcheck
The Surface Pro X comes with an ARM-based processor and an integrated LTE modem, which is why it is an interesting device for those who appreciate portability. However, in everyday use, the combination of an ARM SoC and Windows 10 results in a lot of limitations, and the battery life is also quite poor.
80% Microsoft Surface Pro X review: Better battery life for the coolest Surface
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Last year, when Microsoft launched the original Surface Pro X, the idea of a premium Arm-based PC was a fanciful one. There had been a handful of lower-cost models from HP, Asus and others, but they generally failed to impress. The Surface Pro X was a bold move to ditch the usual Intel (or AMD) chips and power a high-gloss, high-price two-in-one with a more smartphone-like processor. In that case it was the Microsoft SQ1, a collaboration between Microsoft and Qualcomm, based on the latter's Snapdragon chips.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Pro X review – Windows on ARM needs a bit more time to be perfect
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
After a day with this device, we were convinced that this is more of a tablet, that can behave as a laptop, than the other way around. Its ARM processor barely opens 64-bit programs, and the lack of genuine ports makes it less versatile. On the bright side, however, the Surface Pro X features an NVMe SSD drive, and its memory comes in two options – 8GB and 16GB of LPDDRx RAM.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2020
Microsoft Surface Pro X review – Windows on ARM needs a bit more time to be perfect
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
After a day with this device, we were convinced that this is more of a tablet, that can behave as a laptop, than the other way around. Its ARM processor barely opens 64-bit programs, and the lack of genuine ports makes it less versatile. On the bright side, however, the Surface Pro X features an NVMe SSD drive, and its memory comes in two options – 8GB and 16GB of LPDDRx RAM.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2020
Microsoft Surface Pro X review: A costly Windows 10 device from the future
Source: Business Standard English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Pro X is an expensive tablet which seems to do what Apple did with its iPad Pro 2020 – add keyboard with touchpad support. It works flawlessly and delivers on most basic tasks you expect your Windows-based machine to do. But its expensive price tag (around Rs 1 lakh) makes it best suitable for enthusiasts wanting to experience the Windows future on the ARM processor, not the masses.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/20/2020
80% Microsoft Surface Pro X review: A cutting-edge compromise
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X seemed at first like a slightly mad prospect; a Windows device that could only run certain apps felt far too close to the bad old days of Windows RT, and the spectre of compatibility issues looms large. However, this isn’t nearly as much of a problem in reality as we anticipated. Sure, there are some apps which aren’t available at all but, barring a few intermittent stability hiccups, our experience was untroubled by performance woes.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Pro X review (hands on)
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
The Microsoft Surface Pro X has the potential to deliver the best of all worlds. Powerful performance and long battery life in a design that's lighter and sleeker than any Surface before it. Stay tuned for our full rated review and final verdict.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/29/2020
60% Microsoft Surface Pro X review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is a Windows 2-in-1 that's difficult to get your head around. So long as you're comfortable with its limitations, the only real sticking point is the price as you're going to need the keyboard and Surface Slim Pen as well as the tablet itself. But for many people, there's better value and fewer compatibility issues to be found elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: The ghost of Surface yet to come
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
But as I said up top, the Surface Pro X’s success isn’t judged by traditional measures. I won’t recommend a $1,700 2-in-1 with limited compatibility to most people I know, but I can get behind a bold vision for a new Surface and an ARM-based future.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Surface Pro X review
Source: Fudzilla English Archive.org version
The overall performance of Surface X Pro is impressive, and a giant leap forward for the “always connected PC” and Qualcomm’s PC efforts. While there is more to be done, especially on the software front, Microsoft priced this Surface at the higher end of the spectrum. Once you spend the time with the machine, you can understand why they went for such pricing. The part that I find difficult to understand is why the storage option costs an ARM and leg, pardon the pun. Storage is not that expensive these days, yet Microsoft wants Apple margins for 256GB or, god forbid, 512GB of storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/21/2019
50% Surface Pro X Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
With the Surface Pro X, Microsoft has created a forward-thinking device that’s ahead of its time – but this isn't a good thing. While the Microsoft SQ1 ARM processor enables slightly improved battery life and facilitates the slimmer design, the device is hamstrung by consequential performance and compatibility issues. The Surface Pro X may well be what the future looks like for Surface devices and 2-in-1s across the board, but we're some way off right now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 50%
60% Microsoft Surface Pro X review: This isn't the long-lasting tablet we were hoping for
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The question that I hope Microsoft is asking itself is: What compelling reason has it given for customers to buy the Surface Pro X? Always-on connectivity? It’s not a unique argument, and one that Intel itself is gunning for. We haven’t tested Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7, but we’d assume that that’s its best tablet, not the Surface Pro X. With this tablet, we can’t see why Microsoft would use the term “Pro” at all.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Microsoft Surface Pro X review: This isn't the long-lasting tablet we were hoping for
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
After years of cookie-cutter upgrades, the Surface Pro X delivers a well-thought-out physical redesign. Again, however—and this is getting tiring by now—app compatibility, performance issues and bugs complicate Microsoft’s effort. Calling it an “Edgebook” isn’t quite right, because the Surface Pro X runs Office and other Microsoft apps well. But it still feels somewhat short of an actual PC.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2019
90% Microsoft Surface Pro X review: It's the perfect portable PC...for me
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X might be my favorite PC that I've reviewed this year. It's actually the fifth Windows on ARM PC that I've reviewed out of the seven that have existed, so I'm used to the ins and outs of them. What I've always loved about them is that they're light and easy to carry, they're always connected to the internet, and they wake instantly.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
60% Microsoft Surface Pro X
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Pro X is a well-designed Windows tablet that will thrill Microsoft's Surface superfans, but its cost and app-compatibility caveats throttle its aim to be a go-anywhere, do-anything PC.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Microsoft Surface Pro X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
While we applaud the Surface Pro X for its slick and refined, thin and light design, and comfy typing experience, the Surface Pro X is difficult to recommend for most people. It ends up being an ideal device for a very small group of users, thanks to the lack of a headphone jack and no support for a variety of apps.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
60% Microsoft Surface Pro X Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
I'll start with the good. The Surface Pro X nails three of the four main tenets of any good laptop: it has a gorgeous display; a premium, portable design; and long battery life. The fourth, performance, is a problem. ARM might be the future of computing but Microsoft jumped the gun with the SQ1, which offers middling performance on top of app-compatibility issues.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/08/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
73% Surface Pro X review: Gorgeous hardware marred by buggy software
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Fair enough, but asking people to pay $1,140 (including the keyboard case) for something that might not run all the apps they need is outrageous. Especially since Chromebooks are just as good at handling browser-based applications and generally cost $500 or less. If you're in the sliver of the population that needs access to a small handful of Windows apps, then maybe the Pro X is sufficient. But bear in mind you'll be paying a hefty premium for Windows, an LTE connection and gorgeous hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 73%
65% Microsoft Surface Pro X Review: Heartbreaker
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
You should never buy a gadget today based on the hope that the software will come tomorrow. That rule applies to the Surface Pro X more than usual because the investment is so large. For the near $1,800 you’d have to spend to get the Pro X model I reviewed, you would be able to buy a Surface Pro 7 kitted out with equivalent RAM, storage, keyboard, stylus, and an Intel Core i7 processor that would be loads faster and also be compatible with all Windows apps.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 65%
Hands on: Microsoft Surface Pro X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is an astoundingly impressive looking and feeling Windows tablet – possibly the best yet in that department. Still, while we understand Microsoft's faith in its new ARM processor, we've yet to see an ARM-based Windows device perform to expectations for the price it will cost you. Consider us impressed, though cautiously optimistic.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/22/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X initial review: The Surface Pro reborn
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Overall, if the performance promised (3 x that of a Surface Pro 6) is actually delivered, then the Surface Pro X could be a pretty impressive evolution of the Surface Pro and renders the Surface Pro 7 a little redundant. If Microsoft needed a 'hero' device to showcase its Surface range then the Surface Pro X is it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X: Windows on Arm usable at long last – but, boy, are you gonna pay for it
Source: The Register English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is undeniably a pleasant bit of kit to use, but having used one side by side with the Surface Pro 7, we're not sure the premium demanded by the slimmer chassis, larger screen and Qualcomm-inspired tech is worthwhile compared to its stablemate, particularly if ever called on for more intensive work.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/18/2019
Surface Pro X review: hands-on with Microsoft's first true iPad Pro rival
Source: Digital Arts English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is thinner and lighter than the Pro 7, and has a high-end consumer/pro styling that’s distinctly different from the older design’s more corporate feel. It has a slightly larger screen with a thinner bezel (13-inch vs the 7’s 12.3-inch) with a slightly higher resolution (2,880 x 1,920 vs 2,736 x 1,824). Asleep and without the keyboard, you’d probably mistake it for the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro – unless you spot the Surface Pro X’s additional USB-C port.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X review: hands-on with the ARM-based 2-in-1
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Initial impressions are good: the Pro X looks and feels great, and it has a brilliant screen. The updated Slim Pen can be stowed in the keyboard, too. There are worries about the performance of the ARM processor, as well as compatibility with 64-bit apps.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2019
Hands on: Microsoft Surface Pro X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is an incredibly impressive looking and feeling Windows tablet – perhaps the best yet in that department. However, while we understand Microsoft's faith in its new ARM processor, we've yet to see an ARM-based Windows device perform to expectations for the price. Consider us impressed, though cautiously optimistic.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/11/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X hands-on: Perfecting the vision
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the new Surface Pro X over the conventional Surface Pro devices. In fact, its starting price of US$999 is only a little more than the asking price of the Surface Pro 7 that starts from US$749. Having said that, the Surface Pro X is ideal if you’re looking for the most modern Surface device ever, intend to stay away from a power socket for extended hours and appreciate the instant-on, ever-ready traits of the Surface Pro X. The new Signature Keyboard and Slim Pen sound like excellent options to complement the Surface Pro X, but beware those will add to the base cost of the product. For a higher level of computing power, the Surface Pro 7 will be the better choice with more varied configuration options.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X hands-on: Perfecting the vision
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
Microsoft’s Surface hardware launch yesterday saw an impressive range of devices launched that caters to a variety of modern work needs – two of which are still in the showcase stage (Surface Neo and Surface Duo) as they are engineering showcases to get developers onboard to take advantage of the new dual-screen devices along with Windows 10X. Since those are still a year away before consumers can purchase one, without a doubt, the most controversial and arguably the sexiest device that you can get your hands on soon is the Surface Pro X.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X initial review: The Surface Pro reborn
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
If Microsoft can get developers to bring forth more tablet-friendly Windows apps, then the Surface Pro X really would make a decent stand-alone tablet thanks to its slim design, though to get the most out of it you really need to buy the keyboard as well. Overall, if the performance promised (3 x that of a Surface Pro 6) is actually delivered, then the Surface Pro X could be a pretty impressive evolution of the Surface Pro and renders the Surface Pro 7 a little redundant. If Microsoft needed a 'hero' device to showcase its Surface range then the Surface Pro X is it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2019
Surface Pro X Hands-on Review
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is unlike any device we've seen from Microsoft before. It's sleek, study, and sports seriously thin bezels. It features the expected built-in stand and a custom SQ1 CPU designed in partnership with Qualcomm. Just be prepared to spend a lot once you add the keyboard and pen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X hands-on review: X marks the spot
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is a really interesting device, and proof that Microsoft isn't messing around when it comes to expanding its line of first-party hardware. Aside from looking like the kind of aesthetically and mechanically polished 2-in-1 that we've come to expect from Microsoft, it's also one of the first real outings for ARM-based Windows laptops. This means it's got a lot of proving to do, but it also makes it somewhat difficult to predict how it will perform under pressure.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2019
Hands on: Microsoft Surface Pro X review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Surface Pro X is an absolutely impressive looking and feeling Windows tablet – perhaps the best yet in that department. But, while we appreciate Microsoft's faith in its new ARM processor, we've yet to see an ARM-based Windows device perform to expectations for the price. Consider us impressed but cautiously optimistic.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2019
Surface Pro X, 7 and Laptop 3 Hands-on: A hop, skip and a jump forward
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Surface Laptop 3 offers important changes to the Surface Laptop formula, but Microsoft isn’t breaking new ground here. If you have an ageing device and you’re looking to upgrade, the Surface Laptop 3, as well as the Pro 7, is more than capable. However, Laptop 2 and Pro 6 owners likely won’t need to upgrade this year.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2019

Foreign Reviews

83% Windows auf ARM
Source: Basic Tutorials German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
88% Tablet Microsoft Surface Pro X mit ARM-CPU - das bessere iPad?
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 93% features: 91% display: 91% mobility: 79%
80% Microsoft Surface Pro X So gut ist das 2-in-1 mit ARM-Prozessor
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsoft Surface Pro X Warum das Tablet nicht für jeden geeignet ist
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2019
80% Das beste Tablet, das du nicht kaufen solltest
Source: Tablet Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Microsofts neues ARM-Tablet
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X Slim Pen und Tastatur
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2019
89% Microsoft Surface Pro X, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 89%
80% Microsoft Surface Pro X, análisis: el hardware ARM está preparado para conquistar a los convertibles, el software todavía no
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 93% mobility: 75% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 80%
78% Recensione Surface Pro X: Il futuro è arrivato troppo presto
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 78%
60% Surface tablet met Microsoft ARM-processor
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60%
70% Microsoft Surface Pro X
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Test Surface Pro X : le PC 2-en-1 dédié à la mobilité
Source: Tablette-tactile.net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; nice connectivity; slim size; light weight; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2020
86% [Recenzja] Microsoft Surface Pro X – świetny laptop, ale musisz znać jego ograniczenia
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Surface Pro X pół roku później, czyli co słychać w świecie Windows on ARM
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; comfortable keyboard; 2 USB-C port. Negative: No microSD card slot; no headphone jack.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/28/2020
To najładniejszy komputer, jaki stworzył Microsoft. Surface Pro X – recenzja
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; big screen; solid workmanship; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/13/2019
83% Recenze Microsoft Surface Pro X: hybrid, co má šARM
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 75% features: 92% mobility: 91% workmanship: 91%
55% Microsoft Surface Pro X 16GB 512GB
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 55%
Test av Microsoft Surface Pro X
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; nice display; fast SSD. Negative: Average performance; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/13/2020
50% Microsoft Surface Pro X
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 50%
80% Test: Microsoft Surface Pro X: Lyx med begränsningar
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Model:

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is ultra-thin and always connected, combining blazing-fast LTE with 2-in-1 versatility and an edge-to-edge, ultra-slim 13” touchscreen. The Surface Pro X is ultra-portable with a thinness of 7.3 mm (287 mm x 208 mm x 7.3 mm) and a weight of just 1.7 pounds (774 g). The portability is ideal for working and connecting without an office, for browsing, sketching on-screen, and streaming Netflix. The casing is made of Microsoft’s signature anodized aluminium with carbon composite fan-less thermal cooling; it comes in Matte Black. The material makes it smooth to the touch and looks sleek. As for the display, users can see and do more on the virtually edge-to-edge PixelSense 13” touchscreen with the signature 3:2 aspect ratio to give the most workspace possible. It features a screen resolution of 2880 x 1920 pixels (267 PPI), 10-point multi-touch and extremely bright 450 nits. Aside from that, users can get back to work faster with Instant On and wake on open.

Under the hood, the Surface Pro X is powered by Qualcomm – the new custom Microsoft SQ1 processor delivers multitasking laptop performance. The SQ1 processor is the first 3GHz ARM processor on PC² with 2 Teraflops of best-in-class graphics processing power. It supports full-speed SSDs for high performance and optimized capability from the laptop’s hard drive. Users can choose between 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and removable solid-state drive (SSD) options of 128, 256 or 512 GB. As for the camera, which is needed for Skype, the device features a 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p video and a 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p and 4k video. The Dual far-field Studio Mics and 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio ensure that the audio sounds crisp and clear. Featuring blazing-fast LTE connectivity, the thinnest Surface stands out in terms of connectivity with two USB-C® ports. Aside from that, it also comes with a Surface Keyboard connector port and a Nano-SIM slot. As for security features, it has a Firmware Trusted Platform Module and enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in. In conclusion, the Microsoft Surface Pro X is an extremely portable and powerful device to work on the go. Whether on the road, in the air, or at their favourite café, users can create at the speed of thought with the Surface Pro X.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Series:

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) is the fifth generation in the Surface Pro family. The Surface Pro is solid as a rock and exudes a sense of futuristic quality. It’s also well-designed, with a look and feels that, while minimally changed from the Surface Pro 4, is still an improvement. The corners are more rounded, and the exhaust vents along the edges are less pronounced.  There aren’t many moving parts in the Surface Pro itself. The power and volume buttons along the top are easy to find by feel, and have a crisp action, while the kickstand is smooth and reliably holds the tablet at chosen angle. It now opens up to 165 degrees, an increase from the Surface Pro 4, which opened 150 degrees. Fully flexed, the kickstand can turn Surface Pro into a nearly-flat slate. If a user decides to flip into tablet mode for a moment and fold back the Type Cover, the keyboard will turn off when the cover is tucked back. It can even switch Windows 10 into tablet mode if desired. It attaches to the tablet with strong magnets and connects via a physical port, meaning there’s zero lag when typing. The Surface Pro sports two front-firing speakers on each side of the display. There are small cutouts in the glass to let the sound through, and the design provides impressive sound for a tablet. Music is great, with surprising range, and there’s even a hint of bass. The speakers also get surprisingly loud and can fill a decent sized room without distorting.

The Surface Pro features up to a seventh-generation Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It is seen that the Surface Pro offers a cutting-edge CPU, solid RAM and SSD options, and full support for all of Microsoft’s most innovative Windows 10 technologies. All that will keep the machine relevant for years to come. The Surface Pro is refreshingly light on bloatware. While it’s stocked with the usual Microsoft Windows 10 apps and a handful of casual games, it’s otherwise unencumbered with junk software. The Surface utility is also a nice app that offers the ability to configure the Surface Pen and get some useful information about your machine. Microsoft is using a 45-watt-hour battery in the Surface Pro, which is an increase from the 38 watt-hour battery that was packed into the Surface Pro 4. The Surface Pro also uses more efficient seventh-generation Intel Core processors. Taken together, the new model offers improved battery life over its predecessor. The Surface Pro is eminently portable, at 0.33 inches thick and 1.73 pounds. Even with the Signature Type Cover attached, the machine is easy to carry around and slip into a bag. It might not be quite as thin and light as the iPad Pro, but it’s also a much more powerful machine that can run real PC applications. The Surface Pro bring a whole new meaning to the word tablet. It is a iPad like device but is actually a real computer.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Qualcomm Adreno 685: Integrated graphics card in the Microsoft SQ1 ARM SoC. Similar to the Adreno 680 in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx SoC for Windows laptops but higher clocked and therefore with a higher theoretical performance (2 versus 1.8 TFlops).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SQ1: ARM based SoC for Windows laptops that is manufactured in 7 nm LPP at TSMC. It is based on the Snapdragon 8cx but with higher clocked CPU and GPU cores. The CPU cores clock with up to 3 GHz. Furthermore, a Qualcomm X24 LTE modem (2 Gbps download) is integrated in the chip.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.00":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Microsoft:

Microsoft smartphones and tablets have been tested since 2012. There are many reviews with average ratings. The reader's interest is quite given, but the market share is not big enough for the Top 5 smartphone manufacturers (as of 2016).


73.13%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio, i7-11370H RTX A2000
RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11370H, 14.40", 1.8 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 8, i7-1185G7
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Tiger Lake i7-1185G7, 13.00", 0.891 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 3 Core i3
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake i3-10100Y, 10.50", 0.783 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 12.30", 0.796 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ 3BQ-00003
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 12.30", 0.77 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro X 2020
unknown, unknown, 13.00", 0.774 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15-SLZ-00005
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 14.00", 1.9 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 2, m3-8100Y
UHD Graphics 615, Amber Lake m3-8100Y, 10.50", 0.79 kg
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Pentium Gold 4425Y
UHD Graphics 615, Kaby Lake Pentium 4425Y, 10.50", 0.544 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 15
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 15.00", 1.907 kg
Microsoft Surface Book 3 13.5
GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 13.50", 1.642 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Ice Lake i7-1065G7, 12.30", 0.79 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Core i5-1035G4
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU), Ice Lake i5-1035G4, 12.30", 1.067 kg

Devices from the same Manufacturer

Microsoft Surface Go 4
UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs, Alder Lake-N N200, 10.50", 0.512 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 12.40", 1.112 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 RTX 4060
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i7-13700H, 14.40", 2 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i5-1245U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.50", 1.27 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i5-1245U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1245U, 13.00", 0.877 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i5-1235U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 13.50", 1.29 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15, i7-1265U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 15.00", 1.56 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 13.50", 1.29 kg
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i7-11370H, 28.00", 9.56 kg
Microsoft Surface Pro 9, i5-1235U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 13.00", 0.879 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 15, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 15.00", 1.579 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 13, i7-1265U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 13.50", 1.29 kg
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Core i5
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Tiger Lake i5-1135G7, 12.40", 1.135 kg
Current Prices
Stefan Hinum (Update: 2019-10-17)