Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is a concept idea: "If the previous model is already running, don't change it." This way offers the exact same feature as the Pro 6 and, to be honest, most of the Surface Pro range precedes it.
This is not to say that it is a bad thing, in fact, the Surface Pro 7 entails a well-deserved need among laptop users. Microsoft identifies the brand as "the two most popular brands in the market."
Plus, as the manic topical puts it: the most important is the interior, and in this case the Surface Pro 7 is amazing. We love seeing the 10th generation of Intel Core agreement with Iris Plus graphics now available.
The Surface Pro 7, in short, is a very important tool to look at in depth.
Price and availability
The Pro 7 range It starts at € 809.10 and goes up to whopping € 1,622.10 depending on the processor / RAM / storage configuration you have chosen.
The cheapest option is the Intel Core i3 model with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, but it's hard to recommend due to the lack of power and the lack of Iris Plus graphics that make other models work better.
Next step is the i5 grade, three are options. An 8 GB variant of enhanced RAM and the same storage of 128 GB as the base model, but for a bit more money you can expand it to 256 GB.
The high-end i5 model offers the same amount of storage (256 GB), but doubles the RAM to 16 GB.
We think it's worth paying extra and get a basic Core i7 model, which comes with the same 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage as the high end model of the i5, but that will depend on your budget (This is an example sent to us to write this to review).
The last two variants of the i7 offer the same amount of RAM but with an increase of 512GB and 1TB of storage. Keeping in mind that you will get extra storage, we recommend you buy
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Surface Pro 7 design
While Microsoft & # 39; s Surface Pro X brings something new, both in terms of designs and features, the Surface Pro 7 looks almost identical to the Surface Pro 6, 5, 4 …
That doesn't mean the Surface Pro 7 has a bad 2-in-1 plan, no. As we mentioned above, it seems that Microsoft has made good use of the strategy: if it works, why should it change it?
Like its predecessors, the Pro 7 chassis is made of sturdy steel, providing a strong feel, but eliminating bodywork means it's likely to scratch and scratch later.
It does a great job protecting the 12.3-inch PixelSense screen, which looks as healthy and detailed as ever, but the larger bezels around it make the Pro 7 look like a year compared to other cheap laptops available in 2020, not to mention the Apple iPad range Pro.
The adjustable support foot is available and calculated, allowing you to adjust the Pro 7 as desired. Although new, it's our favorite Pro 7 design feature, making it a versatile kit ready to use as a tablet and a laptop, as long as it's on the table top and not on your legs.
But even though the Pro 7 looks like a trip to memory where something new is: plugging in a USB-C port near a standard USB-A port, a MicroSDXC reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Unfortunately it does not provide the speed of the Thunderbolt 3 transmission, but it is still a useful addition for those with a set of USB-C accessories.
The Surface Pro experience is incomplete without the case of the Type Cover keyboard, which makes it a fact that it is a separately purchased add-on for a casual look.
It comes under the Pro 7 using built-in stats, and, thanks to microfiber finishing, acts as a screen protector when not in use. The design, similar to the Pro 7 itself, hasn't changed compared to previous generations – except for the new color options – but it does provide a nice typing experience with virtual buttons, as well. track track It also helps.
You can also choose between the Surface Pen and Microsoft Arc Mouse, the first allows you to write naturally on screen, ready for designers and scorers, while the second offers something like a traditional mouse that can be softened when not working. This has absolutely nothing to do with the Surface Pro experience as a kind of cover, but it's still worth collecting if you give them the use they deserve.
Hardware and performance
The Surface Pro 7 may look almost the same as its predecessors, but it differs in one important part: the interior. The Surface Pro 7 range features 10-generation Intel Ice Lake apps, with enhanced compatibility, that brings to the table the new integrated Iris Plus graphics (as long as you're away from the i3 base, by all means)
The unit we saw had an Intel i7 1065G7 quad-core processor and 16 GB of RAM, making it quite different from the Surface Pro 7 collection, though our model had 256 GB of solid state storage compared to the top 1 TB offered. It is also available in Core i3 and Core i5 variants between 4 and 12 GB of RAM, depending on your needs.
The performance difference is significant compared to the Surface Pro 6 range, which has Intel 8th-generation services and integrated Intel HD 620 graphics. The Pro 7 has capabilities in just about every area, from standard text input to other functions It's as big as video encoding, and capable. playback at 1080p.
Of course you can never reach 60 fps in a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, but you can now run basic games like Fortnite with low powered graphics.
Internal upgrades also allow for faster performance, with Pro 7 starting faster, and that upgrade with Windows Hello's facial recognition exceeds the need to enter a password in the login menu.
For us benches, The Pro 7 scored 17,729 points on the Geekbench 4 and 3510 dual-core test on PCMark 10, compatible with the Lenovo Yoga C740 and ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 depending on the power supplied.
We break the reference performance in the following graph to give you a better idea of what the top-performing Software Pro 7 offers were:
But, unfortunately, there are some disadvantages to the Surface Pro 7's power consumption; Compared to previous entries in the range, the Pro 7 battery life leaves much to be desired.
Of course, it can achieve up to 10 hours of advertised battery life when doing basic tasks such as naming, but as soon as you increase functionality with more powerful functions such as image editing, video transfer or games, you'll notice a significant decrease in battery life.
We found that an average eight-hour non-resident day was covered by emails, word processing and social media browsing without having to start at some point during the day.
This is not a problem that can have 2 other 1s and laptops because the Surface Pro 7 supports fast charging with a 65W charger included in the box. Although it still uses the Microsoft Surface Connect charger over the more popular USB-C, Microsoft says the charger can provide up to 80 percent charge per hour, and that's close to what we get in our time with the Pro 7.
If, like us, you attach the Pro 7 to your charger when it's on the desk and unplug it when necessary, you probably have no real problem with the battery.
The decision
The Surface Pro 7 is powerful tablet which is a reputable computer when choosing a Type Cover briefcase, although trying to really use it in your lap is a challenge that many fail.
Internal improvements and improved graphics are what makes the Pro 7. really shine. It is more powerful than the announced Pro X and the Pro 7, which uses an ARM processor that is more similar to what you would get on a smartphone than Intel's full processor, and is also a much bigger line up than the Surface Pro 6.
However, it is not yet a gaming notebook, and it is true that cheap laptops can offer a lot in terms of raw power, but the Pro 7 works in far more ways than a standard manual.
We wish Microsoft had a little bit more in the design department, as it started to look like a smaller day compared to some of the cheaper laptops available now – especially the thick bezels around the screen.
Details
Screen: 12.3-inch PixelSense screen (2736×1824)
Processor: Intel Core i3-1005G1, Core i5-1035G4, Core i7-1065G7
Graphics: Iris Plus 940
Memory: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB LPDDR4x
Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB SSD
Ports: Type 1 USB C, Type 1 USB A, MicroSDXC reader, Surface Connect, 3.5mm audio jackmm
Camera: 5MP front, 8MP rear, 1080p video
Wireless: WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Dimensions: 292.1 x 200.7 x 8.5mm
Weight: 789g (without type cover)
Colors: Platinum, Black
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