Standing screen display size | 13 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 2880x1920 |
Max Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1920 Pixels |
Processor | 4.7 i7_2640m |
RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
Hard Drive | SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Chipset Brand | Intel |
Card Description | Integrated |
Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 15.5 Hours |
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Brand | Microsoft |
Model Name | Surface Pro |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Screen Size | 13 Inches |
Display Resolution Maximum | 2880 x 1920 Pixels |
About this item
- Introducing Copilot on Windows 11, your everyday AI companion - Copilot empowers you to create faster, complete tasks with ease and lessens your cognitive load - making one complicated task, simple.
- Immersive 13" touchscreen – Adapts to your surroundings, adjusting the color balance to best suit your environment.
- Hinges on your every move – Adjust the angle with built-in Kickstand, adding Surface Pro Signature Keyboard[1] for instant laptop productivity.
- Like pen on paper, only better – Take notes more easily in your own handwriting. Sketch ideas and diagrams. It’s all natural with Surface Pro 9 and Surface Slim Pen 2[1].
- The perfect angle for video calls – Surface Pro 9 1080p HD camera features an updated angle that places you squarely in the frame.
- Open your eyes to remarkable picture quality with Dolby Vision IQ [2] – With stunning visuals comes a stronger connection to the characters and worlds crafted by filmmakers, game designers, and creatives for you to enjoy.
- The most powerful Pro does it all – Surface Pro 9 is built on the Intel Evo platform[3], with Intel Core processors, delivering blazing-fast Pro performance. Power through local games, creative apps, or stay on top of work with professional software.
- Battery that keeps going and going – Up to 19 hours of battery life[4] means fewer stops to charge along the way.
- More of your phone from your PC – Link your Surface Pro to your iPhone[5] or Android device With Microsoft Phone Link [6,7,8]. Make and take calls. Reply to texts. Check and dismiss notifications. Do it all without taking your phone out of your pocket and from your PC[9].
- Turn on Dynamic Refresh Rate up to 120Hz – For smoother scrolling and fluid on-screen writing.
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Screen quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Touch Screen | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Light weight | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | WM TECH DEALS | Tek-Go, Corp - RFRB | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
model name | Surface Pro | Surface Pro | Surface Pro | Surface Pro | Surface Pro | Surface Pro |
display size | 13 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches | 13 inches |
memory capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
hardware interface | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive | bluetooth, usb c, solid state drive |
video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p, FHD 1080p | UHD 4K and 1080p | UHD 4K and 1080p | UHD 4K and 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p, FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p |
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Touch, type, ink. Designed for versatility.
Slim and sleek Surface Pro 9 design with a stunning, virtually edge-to-edge 13 ̎ PixelSense display built for touch and pen[1].
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Immersive 13" touchscreen
Surface Pro 9 adapts to your surroundings, adjusting the color balance to best suit your environment.
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Move seamlessly from Windows 11 tablet
Add the Surface Pro Signature Keyboard[1] for instant laptop productivity.
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The perfect angle for video calls
Surface Pro 9 1080p HD camera features an updated angle that places you squarely in the frame.
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Like pen on paper, only better
Take notes more easily in your own handwriting. Sketch ideas and diagrams. It’s all natural with Surface Pro 9 and Surface Slim Pen 2[1].
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If you can type it, you can write it
With Ink Anywhere in Windows 11 and Surface Slim Pen 2[1] your handwriting can instantly turn into text in apps and search bars.
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Our most intuitive pen
With the built-in haptic motor in Slim Pen 2, you can feel tactile signals that feels like pen on paper[1].
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More of your phone from your PC
Link your Surface Pro to your iPhone[5] or Android device With Microsoft Phone Link.[6,7,8]
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Laptop-level performance you need
Surface Pro 9 is built on the Intel Evo platform[3], with Intel Core processors, delivering blazing-fast Pro performance to power through games, apps, or work.
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Battery that keeps going and going
Up to 19 hours of battery life[4] means fewer stops to charge along the way.
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Built to keep you productive
Two USB-C ports let you easily use or charge accessories, dock to high-powered displays, or transfer large creative files with ease.
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Even more experiences enhanced by AI
Experience the best of Microsoft with AI-enhanced experiences on Surface Pro 9 that make you more productive and your connections more meaningful.
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More of what you need, when you need it
With Windows 11, search, and find answers quickly right from the Windows taskbar. And AI-powered recommendations can recommend relevant files to you in the moment you need them.
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Design like a Pro
Get prompted with design ideas that use AI to help format and even add motion to your content as you continue to drop in your ideas, photos, and text to create the ultimate PowerPoint.
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Technical Details
Brand | Microsoft |
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Series | Surface Pro |
Item model number | QIL-00018 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.22 x 1.97 x 9.06 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.22 x 1.97 x 9.06 inches |
Color | Graphite |
Rear Webcam Resolution | 10 MP |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 60 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR5 RAM |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
Optical Drive Type | BD-R |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 28 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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ASIN | B0B9PWT1MX |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #986 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #33 in Computer Tablets #119 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Computers |
Date First Available | October 12, 2022 |
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Windows 11 AI Screen simulated, subject to change. Feature availability and rollout timing may vary.
Windows Copilot screen simulated, subject to change. Feature availability and rollout timing may vary. Timing of feature delivery varies by device. Feature availability may vary by market. Requires Microsoft account sign in.
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Customers like the quality, speed and appearance of the laptop. For example, they mention it's an excellent computer, well built and stable. They appreciate the appearance and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, and battery life.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the notebook computer. They mention that it is an excellent, well-built, and stable product. The performance and screen quality are exceptional, and the product is a great upgrade to an older surface. They are also impressed with the powerful processor and versatility.
"...1080 in it has been a noticeable upgrade just because of the CPU being so much better and having so many more cores...." Read more
"Has the newest features and great as a student laptop" Read more
"...I used the pen to ink and track my lectures and assignments. The pen was good enough and surprised me with how well it worked—especially since I..." Read more
"Excellent, easy to cary and runs all my software. It is very fast and save me a lot of time." Read more
Customers like the speed of the notebook computer. They mention that it is very fast, super fast to start, and has blazing fast WiFi. They also say that they have never noticed slowdowns, hitches, or weird behaviors despite their abuse. Overall, customers are satisfied with the speed and performance of the product.
"...Conclusion: An awesome, light, snappy, powerful experience that when viewed as a way to save time, is worth the cost...." Read more
"...I bought this Surface Pro 9 as a gift, and it is solid, fast, and great to use.Configuration is Core i7 256gb SSD 16gb RAM...." Read more
"...The screen is gorgeous. The processor is fast, wifi is blazing fast, and the webcam is crystal clear...." Read more
"I have the keyboard and I use it as a laptop. It's boot time is fairly quick. I wish it had more ports on it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the notebook computer. They mention that the screen looks amazing, it's fancy, and has a great screen. They also appreciate the crisp images, and vivid colors. The machine is quite fast and is perfect for graphic designers just starting out. Customers also love the new sapphire color and find it to be a nice piece.
"...Brilliant screen and first-party accessories. Battery is more than good enough, especially when compared to other Windows PCs...." Read more
"...The screen is gorgeous. The processor is fast, wifi is blazing fast, and the webcam is crystal clear...." Read more
"...The screen looked amazing, the sound was good for its size. It had a quality heft to it but not so much as to be too heavy...." Read more
"...The crisp images, the ease of integration, the jealous stares, the entire experience really just builds on itself." Read more
Customers find the notebook computer easy to use and convenient. They mention that it saves time and is easy to integrate with other devices. They also appreciate the automatic and fast setup. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the computer.
"...Bright, vivid, snappy and I LOVE this aspect ratio!. It's a blast to work on and the touchscreen functionality feels great...." Read more
"...to write on a screen but this is what I was looking for: the convenience and practice to keep my notes available for future consulting anywhere I go..." Read more
"Super lightweight. Super practical. Super easy to use. I couldn’t believe that I got rid of my old heavy laptop!!..." Read more
"Plug and play! It was so easy to transition from my old computer. I was up and running in less than an hour! Highly recommend. So seemless." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention it's great when working, solid, fast, and great to use. However, others say that it'll no longer power up and crashes their entire home network.
"...I bought this Surface Pro 9 as a gift, and it is solid, fast, and great to use.Configuration is Core i7 256gb SSD 16gb RAM...." Read more
"...This device and its OS are not designed to work together and not designed to work well as a tablet. There is simply not enough bezel to handle it...." Read more
"Has the newest features and great as a student laptop" Read more
"Surface works fine, good screen resolution and it presents good performance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the notebook computer. Some mention that the build quality is very premium, and performance and screen quality are exceptional. However, others say that it's not worth the $2500 price tag.
"...powerful experience that when viewed as a way to save time, is worth the cost. Brilliant screen and first-party accessories...." Read more
"...Overall, not worth the 2.5k for the machine and especially if you need to pay an extra 200 to 300 for the pen and keyboard cover...." Read more
"...I bought this Surface Pro 9 as a gift, and it is solid, fast, and great to use.Configuration is Core i7 256gb SSD 16gb RAM...." Read more
"...Display settings revert back on its own. This device is a mess. Or maybe I'm unlucky and got a bad one. I'm not a fan." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the laptop. Some mention that it has good enough battery life to get through a workday, while others say that it does die quickly.
"...Can't give it 5 stars though. The battery life is not great (I have an i5 model)...." Read more
"...Brilliant screen and first-party accessories. Battery is more than good enough, especially when compared to other Windows PCs...." Read more
"...Maybe update then.I also noticed the battery life with just web browser, OneNote (inking and audio recording), and perhaps Adobe Acrobat..." Read more
"...The battery life was good. It gets a little warm. Rediculous that it doesnt come with a stylus for how much you pay for it...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the keyboard of the notebook computer. They mention that it does not come with a keyboard, and that it doesn't work without it. They also complain that Microsoft does not allow third-party keyboards to interface or charge from the device. Additionally, customers mention that the screen keyboard does not work to enter the pin, and it does sometimes not pop up immediately when they tap on a search bar.
"...Other complaints, are that the keyboard will often not pop up immediatly when you tap on a search bar. You need to tap off then back on a few times...." Read more
"...And it is annoying that MS doesn't allow third party keyboards to interface/charge from the tablet...." Read more
"It did not come with the keyboard. I thought it was a complete computer. I had to go on yesterday and order the keyboard and the pen for it...." Read more
"Advertised as a laptop/tablet, but only a tablet… It arrived and had no keyboard - was literally just the tablet and charger...." Read more
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1. My work "station" consists of this Surface Pro 9, a portable 15.6 in 1080p 165hz gaming monitor that is vertical, an ultrawide 38in 1440p 180hz monitor, a wireless keyboard, and a wireless mouse. All of this is plugged into the surface dock 2 which uses the surface connector. For those that don't know, traditionally it is very hard for any computers to run multiple displays extended, some older CPU's/GPU's won't run or have trouble running 2 displays with different size, resolution, and refresh rates. This little laptop is running 3 high refresh rate monitors whose stats are all different in every way and I've never had display issues aside from me partially plugging in the surface connector (which is user error on my part.)
2. In addition to my wonky display setup, the software suite that I run all day is fairly heavy. I have Edge open with 5 tabs, Chrome open with 30+ tabs, Outlook (which is a deplorable and hateful app to use), Excel, File Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat DC. I've never noticed slowdowns, hitches, or weird behaviors DESPITE my abuse of this little tonka truck of a pc. Do note that my model has 32gb of RAM and I knew that I would need the 32gb. As of right now I am writing this review while ALL of my work things are open and my RAM usage is at 51%. Sometimes I will even stream Youtube or Spotify in the background while working with headphones plugged in or through bluetooth. It's pretty wild to see how far the Surface Pro line has really come in the last decade.
3. Also, everyone says this and it is true, the screen is gorgeous! Bright, vivid, snappy and I LOVE this aspect ratio!. It's a blast to work on and the touchscreen functionality feels great. I did give Mircosoft my left kidney for this as in addition to the SP9 and SurfDock 2, I also bought the Surface Pen Slim and the SP9 keyboard. It's a lot of extra money but ease of use and function for work was my priority. Not to infrequently I have to sign things digitally or need a customer so sign a doc for me digitally. With Acrobat DC and the surface pen its almost too easy. I've gotten rid of my printer/scanner. Doing this for any important docs is great! The keyboard has storage slot for the slim pen that also wirelessly charges the slim pen while it is sitting in there. Pen is always charged and handy, doesn't fall out like the Asus Flow Z13's pen (and like other comp too) and it just works! setup was automatic and fast, another facet to this product that I've had no issues with and only joy using!
4. I even love using this for photo editing in Adobe Lightroom. Now LR has offloaded a lot of their rendering to the cloud so you don't need the beefiest GPU anymore, it would help a little but the experience of editing on this compared to my 6-year-old tower with a GTX 1080 in it has been a noticeable upgrade just because of the CPU being so much better and having so many more cores. So I've even been pleasantly surprised with photo editing on this. being able to unplug and do the editing from couch with my Surface Pen made me enjoy photo editing for the first time in over a decade. I could do this while sitting next to my wife and kids and they got to be a part of the editing process by giving feedback since I could sit WITH them instead of in a separate room alone! So this pc is a win for my family.
5. Its portability makes this great for being my office and my home work computer. 1 pc at 2 locations that is so light I forget it's in my bag sometimes! Light and thin but the screen is still 14 in so it is easy enough to work from. Sure the kickstand hurts like hell on your legs for any amount of time more than 2 minutes but I didn't buy a LAPtop I bought a Windows TABLET as almost all of my work requires me to work at a desk. However the kickstand is one of the sturdiest and nicest ones that I've used. Complete confidence in it and it can really let the SP9 get low to the table effectively turning it into a drawing tablet. One other thing to note that isn't advertised the best, SSD is accessible by opening the kickstand and with just pushing against a levered/magnetic cover on the back of the SP9. the SSD is held in with a single philips screw and removing or replacing the drive doesn't seem to void the warranty which is awesome. For those that know Outlook is a destroyer of any kind of hard drive so that was a HUGE plus for me.
6. Despite the cost being high for the hardware that has gone into this device, it has effectively saved me money from having to buy another PC for just at home. Plus, when paired with a dock, it really is like having 2 computers, and that is the price premium you are paying for should you buy this.
7. Battery life is the best that I have yet experienced out of a Windows laptop so far. When I am using it to watch YouTube in the evening I average 6-7 hours of use with the backlit keyboard plugged and on. It has great battery health settings for those who will use it docked.
Some sobering negatives:
1. not very 'lapable' due to the kickstand but can be done with the willpower of David Goggins and the thighs of a Greek god
2. Cost, it is high just from the viewpoint of the hardware you get at this price.
3. Only comes with charger, no other accessories are included. This can greatly add to the cost especially since the current generation of accessories are the priciest they've been. However, I do feel that they are the best quality accessories yet, if you stick with the Mircosoft brand of stuff. It really does add to the convenience and plug-and-play nature of it all.
Conclusion:
An awesome, light, snappy, powerful experience that when viewed as a way to save time, is worth the cost. Brilliant screen and first-party accessories. Battery is more than good enough, especially when compared to other Windows PCs. I highly recommend this.
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2023
1. My work "station" consists of this Surface Pro 9, a portable 15.6 in 1080p 165hz gaming monitor that is vertical, an ultrawide 38in 1440p 180hz monitor, a wireless keyboard, and a wireless mouse. All of this is plugged into the surface dock 2 which uses the surface connector. For those that don't know, traditionally it is very hard for any computers to run multiple displays extended, some older CPU's/GPU's won't run or have trouble running 2 displays with different size, resolution, and refresh rates. This little laptop is running 3 high refresh rate monitors whose stats are all different in every way and I've never had display issues aside from me partially plugging in the surface connector (which is user error on my part.)
2. In addition to my wonky display setup, the software suite that I run all day is fairly heavy. I have Edge open with 5 tabs, Chrome open with 30+ tabs, Outlook (which is a deplorable and hateful app to use), Excel, File Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat DC. I've never noticed slowdowns, hitches, or weird behaviors DESPITE my abuse of this little tonka truck of a pc. Do note that my model has 32gb of RAM and I knew that I would need the 32gb. As of right now I am writing this review while ALL of my work things are open and my RAM usage is at 51%. Sometimes I will even stream Youtube or Spotify in the background while working with headphones plugged in or through bluetooth. It's pretty wild to see how far the Surface Pro line has really come in the last decade.
3. Also, everyone says this and it is true, the screen is gorgeous! Bright, vivid, snappy and I LOVE this aspect ratio!. It's a blast to work on and the touchscreen functionality feels great. I did give Mircosoft my left kidney for this as in addition to the SP9 and SurfDock 2, I also bought the Surface Pen Slim and the SP9 keyboard. It's a lot of extra money but ease of use and function for work was my priority. Not to infrequently I have to sign things digitally or need a customer so sign a doc for me digitally. With Acrobat DC and the surface pen its almost too easy. I've gotten rid of my printer/scanner. Doing this for any important docs is great! The keyboard has storage slot for the slim pen that also wirelessly charges the slim pen while it is sitting in there. Pen is always charged and handy, doesn't fall out like the Asus Flow Z13's pen (and like other comp too) and it just works! setup was automatic and fast, another facet to this product that I've had no issues with and only joy using!
4. I even love using this for photo editing in Adobe Lightroom. Now LR has offloaded a lot of their rendering to the cloud so you don't need the beefiest GPU anymore, it would help a little but the experience of editing on this compared to my 6-year-old tower with a GTX 1080 in it has been a noticeable upgrade just because of the CPU being so much better and having so many more cores. So I've even been pleasantly surprised with photo editing on this. being able to unplug and do the editing from couch with my Surface Pen made me enjoy photo editing for the first time in over a decade. I could do this while sitting next to my wife and kids and they got to be a part of the editing process by giving feedback since I could sit WITH them instead of in a separate room alone! So this pc is a win for my family.
5. Its portability makes this great for being my office and my home work computer. 1 pc at 2 locations that is so light I forget it's in my bag sometimes! Light and thin but the screen is still 14 in so it is easy enough to work from. Sure the kickstand hurts like hell on your legs for any amount of time more than 2 minutes but I didn't buy a LAPtop I bought a Windows TABLET as almost all of my work requires me to work at a desk. However the kickstand is one of the sturdiest and nicest ones that I've used. Complete confidence in it and it can really let the SP9 get low to the table effectively turning it into a drawing tablet. One other thing to note that isn't advertised the best, SSD is accessible by opening the kickstand and with just pushing against a levered/magnetic cover on the back of the SP9. the SSD is held in with a single philips screw and removing or replacing the drive doesn't seem to void the warranty which is awesome. For those that know Outlook is a destroyer of any kind of hard drive so that was a HUGE plus for me.
6. Despite the cost being high for the hardware that has gone into this device, it has effectively saved me money from having to buy another PC for just at home. Plus, when paired with a dock, it really is like having 2 computers, and that is the price premium you are paying for should you buy this.
7. Battery life is the best that I have yet experienced out of a Windows laptop so far. When I am using it to watch YouTube in the evening I average 6-7 hours of use with the backlit keyboard plugged and on. It has great battery health settings for those who will use it docked.
Some sobering negatives:
1. not very 'lapable' due to the kickstand but can be done with the willpower of David Goggins and the thighs of a Greek god
2. Cost, it is high just from the viewpoint of the hardware you get at this price.
3. Only comes with charger, no other accessories are included. This can greatly add to the cost especially since the current generation of accessories are the priciest they've been. However, I do feel that they are the best quality accessories yet, if you stick with the Mircosoft brand of stuff. It really does add to the convenience and plug-and-play nature of it all.
Conclusion:
An awesome, light, snappy, powerful experience that when viewed as a way to save time, is worth the cost. Brilliant screen and first-party accessories. Battery is more than good enough, especially when compared to other Windows PCs. I highly recommend this.
Configuration is Core i7 256gb SSD 16gb RAM. This much RAM is the sweet spot using Windows 11, and this computer is MUCH faster than her old surface.
I did not buy the pen because she never used it with her old computer, but I did buy the Signature keyboard (bought from Microsoft since Amazon didn't have it in the matching color) because it definitely is solid and types well. But those who really type strongly might prefer to use a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse from Logitech like the MK270, which is excellent.
The USB-C / Thunderbolt connection works excellent for a hub in order to connect to ethernet and an extra monitor, although I don't care for the high location on the side of the computer - if you want to use the Surface standing up with a second monitor, a right-angle cable helps, search on Amazon for "Thunderbolt Cable Right Angle."
I tested using my Thunderbolt hub, and the video is fast and solid looking. But my wife uses it just as a tablet and table top computer, so she doesn't need the extra connections.
It’s lightweight but not flimsy. The keyboard and touchpad are responsive and feel good to the touch. The screen is gorgeous. The processor is fast, wifi is blazing fast, and the webcam is crystal clear.
The only downside, perhaps, is the price — my company bought this for me — otherwise the $2k price tag for the surface + keyboard would have put me off.
If you’re using it for work, you really need the keyboard, the machine isn’t really useable for word processing without it.
It’s the best laptop I’ve had in a long time. I was a hard-core Apple fan until 2017 when I bought a MacAir with a defective keyboard. I think the combination of having real Windows plus the gorgeous lightweight but robust hardware makes the Surface far better than anything offered by Apple at the moment.
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The keyboard attachment can house the pen and can charge it which is an awesome design update.
The Screen is Just amazing, love the colors, love the resolution and i love the refresh rate, my previous surfaces have been I5 machines with 8gb or RAM, though these always ended up feeling quite tedious to use a year or 2 after their release.
I am hoping the I7 + 16GB makes a difference. I upgraded the SSD to 2 TB soon after i got it and it's plenty, the upgrade itself was a breeze.
Again have 2 USB C ports is just a godsent. I love this device.
Good for people who are looking for a handy laptop, with some compromise on screen size.
Its so great to have the full capabilities of a standard lap top and conveniently remove the keyboard and go tablet style when I want.
Standard microsoft issues with set up, they want you to share way to much personal information as always.
The format is so cool, I highly recommend.
I mostly use surface as a tablet, so I think i5-8G-256 is good enough, but I forget it comes with win 11, which mean 16 is the basic line, if keep all the features on. I turn off most the unnecessary features, instead of update to i7-16G, which is not in my budgets.
It running smoothly on basic task, web, word, excel, drawing, watching video.
It works fine with WSL, better than win10. I don't intent to install other production software, which I will do on PC.
The battery and screen are great, better than I expected. Battery last 1 day for one charge without problems. Almost can't feel the fan noise and heat.
The only flaw is the kickstand not even, when use as a tablet, that is annoying. So I bought a slim case for it, problem solved.
The delivery is great, I got a password, and the delivery man sent the package to my hand and verify the password. Not like the other products was dropped in front of my porch.
Added a Microsoft keyboard and it’s now my day to day laptop.