SeekerMicrosoft Surface Pro X
The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a beautiful piece of hardware, but it’s Windows 10 app compatibility issues and price make it hard to swallow.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- 8-core performance, more experiences than ever: With a custom-built Microsoft processor, Surface Pro X delivers the best of the mobile platform. From photos to Photoshop,¹ applications optimized for Windows on ARM make the sky the limit.
- 13” PixelSense Display with 2880x1920 resolution: From sketching or studying to gaming and binge watching your favorite show on the high-resolution 13" touchscreen, Surface Pro X effortlessly adjusts to the position you need, when you need it.
- Internal Storage Capacity 8GB: Stores your music, movies, photos and more.
- Crystal-clear video calls and more: Stay connected in high definition. Capture, edit, and share footage in 4K. All thanks to the built-in 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p HD video and 10MP rear-facing camera with autofocus.
- Built for master multitaskers: Connect to 4K external monitors, charge your phone, or use a USB drive with two USB-C ports and an extra USB-A – all while charging Surface Pro X with the dedicated magnetic charging port.
- Leave the charger at home: Up to 15 hours of unplugged power with battery life designed to last — plus Fast Charging when you do need to go from low to full without skipping a beat.
- Focus on your voice, not the background noise: Dual far-field Studio Mics and optimized speakers deliver the best video calling experience yet on Surface Pro.
PROS
+ Gorgeous design
+ Easily replaceable SSD
+ Bright 3:2 display
CONS
- Serious app compatibility issues
- No headphone jack
- Too expensive
- Performance is so-so
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on November 12, 2019
The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a beautiful piece of hardware, but it’s Windows 10 app compatibility issues and price make it hard to swallow.
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By PCMag on November 20, 2019
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.
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By The Verge on November 05, 2019
The Surface Pro X is the Windows 10 computer Microsoft has tried to make for years. Running on an ARM processor co-developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm, can it support the apps you need? Since the base model costs $1,138.99 with a keyboard, it’s an important question to ask.
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By The Guardian on March 12, 2020
The Surface Pro X is Microsoft’s gamble on ARM chips as one future of Windows devices, enabling thinner, lighter, longer-lasting and always-connected machines.
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By TechAdvisor on February 26, 2020
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.
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By TechRadar on November 21, 2019
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.
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By TechAdvisor on October 11, 2019
La Surface Pro X es el nuevo equipo híbrido 2 en 1 de Microsoft, que hereda características clave de la Surface Pro 7, junto con especificaciones que la hacen diferente y a la vez más elitista.
Microsoft la dota de especificaciones avanzadas hasta el punto que la posiciona como un dispositivo de carácter profesional. Ciertamente, ofrece algunas características interesantes en comparación con la Surface Pro 7, como el apartado de autonomía, entre otros.
¿Puede competir Microsoft ahora con el iPad Pro en este terreno?
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By Tom's Guide on February 28, 2020
The Microsoft Surface Pro X could be a real iPad Pro killer, with its slick full-screen design, powerful SQ1 chip and clever pen holster.
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By NotebookCheck on March 26, 2021
Too expensive and too many limitations: We cannot recommend the Surface Pro X. The normal Surface Pro 7 is a much, much better choice.
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By TrustedReviews on December 20, 2019
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.
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