
And the trackpad remains smooth and accurate. The keyboard hasn't changed from last year: It still offers a great typing experience, with wonderful responsiveness and a solid amount of key travel.

Plus the 12.3-inch display is brighter and features more contrast, while keeping the same sharp 267 pixels per inch.Īs usual, you'll also have to shell out an additional $130 for the Surface Pro's Type Cover. It has Intel's 8th generation processors, which should make it both more powerful and more energy efficient. Microsoft also added a few upgrades to keep the machine modern. Now that other companies are catching up to the Surface, it's time for Microsoft to get back to the drawing board.

We're now seeing new convertible PCs like HP's leather Spectre Folio, which has a kickstand that comes out from the bottom of the case for added stability. It would have been nice to see some evolution with the kickstand, though. It can open up all the way down to a low studio mode, which is ideal for sketching with the Surface Pen. But when you're saving this much on the tablet, that separate purchase won't add much to the total package.By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.Īs you'd expect, the kickstand makes a return on the Surface Pro 6. The Surface Pro X does not come with the Slim Pen (opens in a new tab) in the box, so you'll have to pick one up yourself if you plan on utilizing the touch screen to the fullest. And when you do, it can spring to about 80% in under an hour. It also boasts a 15-hour battery life, so you can get things done or enjoy yourself on the go without having to stop and recharge. Whether that means drawing up a presentation on the go or relaxing with your favorite shows, the Surface Pro X has you covered. This powerful tablet-meets-laptop has a great-looking edge-to-edge screen that's perfect for just about anything you want to do with it. It's also the thinnest Surface Pro you can get, at just 7.3 mm. This 13-inch edition comes with a crisp HD touchscreen, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and both WiFi and 4G LTE connectivity, all in a matte black package.
