The Surface line has built quite the reputation with this two-in-one form factor, so my disappointment with Microsoft for not bundling the keyboard at least remains a thing. That keyboard, along with the Surface Slim Pen 2, is sold separately but is quintessential to achieving the optimal Surface Pro experience. The bluish hues play nicely with the darker bezels and look even better when paired with Microsoft’s still-optional Signature Keyboard cover. My review unit arrived in a new Sapphire colorway that shimmers between sky blue and silver tones and, as is often the case with Microsoft’s Surface colors, can best be described as clean. There are some very subtle differences like the volume rocker and power button being moved to the top of the Surface, and how the ventilation channels are now better situated, but generally speaking, if you liked the Surface Pro 8 design, you’ll love the Pro 9. This year, no matter which configuration you buy, you’ll be greeted with a familiar 3:2, 13-inch PixelSense Flow Display that’s gilded with aluminum and brushed metal – much like the Surface Pro 8. That said, I’ve been testing the 12th Gen Intel model (i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB), and, while I absolutely love the hardware-software combo as much as I did with the Surface Pro 8, I can’t help but think that Microsoft is pulling its punches when it had the chance for a 2022 knockout.Īlso: The best Surface PC Specifications # If it ain’t broke… # Sure, that comes at the loss of the Surface Pro X branding, but customers – more than ever – are presented with a leveled playing field, no matter which of the two architectures they desire. The new Surface Pro 9 is the culmination of Microsoft’s biggest hits and lessons learned, offering its Windows-on-Arm and Intel-based platforms within the same hardware design.
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