


Going back even further, this device hasn’t changed much over the last few iterations, and given it’s been one of our favorite 2-in-1s, that’s fine. Since this is mainly a component and feature update, the Surface Pro 7+ is identical to the original Pro 7 in terms of size and design. It’s no full overhaul of the Pro 7, but it adds some versatility and pep to the step of the best detachable Windows tablet around, making it easy to recommend to business users and frequent travelers who need the form factor. While it is technically a Windows tablet, its performance and functionality make its real competition 13-inch convertible laptops. This version includes updated components (chiefly, newer 11th Generation Intel processors) and some professional-focused features like a removable SSD and an LTE option. To ease the wait for a new full-blown release, and to serve a different audience, the Surface masters updated the device with the Surface Pro 7+ for Business (starts at $899.99 $1,499.99 as tested).

Though it launched way back in 2019, the Surface Pro 7 remains the most recent main entry in Microsoft's line of hit detachable 2-in-1s. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.Finally, the one-year warranty period isn't appropriate for a device in this price range. If required, a correspondingly equipped keyboard (Microsoft Surface Pro Type Cover with Fingerprint ID) has to be used here. The touchscreen display flickers at a frequency of 199.2 Hz at brightness levels of 57% (corresponds to about 119 cd/m²) and below.Īlthough the Surface is aimed at businesses and schools, it lacks a fingerprint reader. Occasionally, an electronic rattling can be heard from inside. Some weaknesses of the regular Surface have been carried over: Despite being passively cooled, Microsoft's 2-in-1 device is not completely silent. The opportunity to upgrade to Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 was missed here. The built-in USB-C port (DisplayPort, Power Delivery) still works according to the USB 3.2 Gen. The Surface Pro 7 Plus achieves real-world runtimes of 8 to 11 hours and is roughly on par with the rates of the Surface Pro 7 as a result. The slightly increased battery capacity (48.9 Wh vs. For now, it will only be sold to businesses and schools. It is still unclear if many users will be able to purchase the Surface Pro 7 Plus.

The device can also connect to the outside world via LTE. A small maintenance hatch enables an easy replacement of the SSD. The Tiger Lake platform used offers more performance overall compared to Ice Lake - GPU performance increases significantly more than CPU performance. The Surface Pro 7 Plus is the more well-rounded 2-in-1 variant compared to the Surface Pro 7.
