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MagyarRobo & Kala: Surface Pro 9 5G competitor lands with AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and versatile magnetic keyboard
Robo & Kala has presented its eponymous 2-in-1, a Windows 11 device based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. In other words, the Robo & Kala 2-in-1 rivals the Surface Pro 9 5G, which Microsoft released earlier this year with a custom version called the Microsoft SQ3. However, the Robo & Kala has at least one distinct advantage over the Surface Pro 9 5G.
While Microsoft has finally brought a 120 Hz refresh rate to an ARM-based 2-in-1, the Surface Pro 9 5G still has an IPS panel. In comparison, the Robo & Kala is said to utilise an AMOLED display, which operates at 2,560 x 1,600 pixels with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 600 nits of peak brightness and a 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The Surface Pro 9 5G has size on its size though, with a 13-inch display compared to the 12.6-inch equivalent in the Robo & Kala.
Purportedly, the 2-in-1 offers up to 20 hours of battery life via a 41.4 Wh battery, although we would take this with a pinch of salt. The Robo & Kala supports WiFi 6 connectivity too, as well as a detachable keyboard that connects over Bluetooth or pogo pins. The device can also magnetically recharge an active stylus, much like recent iPad Pros. Like the Surface Pro 9 5G, the Robo & Kala is fanless and contains two USB Type-C ports but lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Currently, the Robo & Kala is available to back on Kickstarter, starting at US$799 just as a tablet. The company also offers the 2-in-1 with a magnetic keyboard, an active stylus and a case for US$999 before shipping. Alternatively, the magnetic keyboard can be picked for US$99, while the active stylus costs US$59. In fact, it is cheaper to back the Robo & Kala with all accessories separately, which comes to US$976. At the time of publication, Robo & Kala hopes to start shipping its 2-in-1 to backers in February 2023.
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