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Testseek.com have collected 564 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G4 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G4 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
Award: Highest Rated October 2015
October 2015
 
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The editors liked

  • Impressively light and slim
  • Full-size USB 3.0 port connects plenty of gear
  • New Type Cover is best Surface keyboard by far
  • Bigger
  • Better screen
  • Fine keyboard and a touchpad you'll actually enjoy using
  • Wide range of configuration options
  • The new Type Covers are really excellent
  • The traditional Surface features—screen
  • Build
  • Kickstand—remain first class
  • Tilt support on the pen makes for a much more natural drawing experience
  • Best Type Cover yet
  • Bright Pixel Sense display
  • More sensitive stylus with eraser
  • Speedy SSD and 6th-gen Intel CPU
  • Iris Plus GPU gives it the graphics oomph of a discrete GPU
  • Kickstand folds back
  • Almost flat
  • If you loved the Surface Pro 4
  • You'll love the new Surface Pro
  • The Surface Pro 4 fits a larger screen with a higher resolution into a slightly slimmer body than last year's model. The pen and keyboard cover are also improved
  • And this is one of the first mobile systems shipping with Intel's latest processors
  • New Intel Skylake processor dramatically increases performance
  • Redesigned Type Cover more closely approximates laptop keyboard
  • New Surface Dock is now semi-portable
  • Higher resolution display than previous model
  • Runs much cooler and quieter. Still one of the best 2-in-1s on the market among tablet-centric designs
  • Keyboard
  • And pen than Surface Pro 3
  • Bona fide 10-hour battery life
  • Better cooling means less-frequent fan noise
  • Big sharp display
  • Improved Surface Pen
  • The 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country comes standard with advanced safety systems
  • Such as lane keeping assist
  • And connected dashboard electronics with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. All-wheel drive
  • An economical engine and practical interior sp
  • Brilliant PixelSense display
  • Simple
  • Elegant design
  • Improved Type Cover keyboard
  • Fantastic performance
  • Sharp
  • Vibrant touch display
  • Full-friction
  • Adjustable kickstand
  • Improved Surface Pen and Type Cover from the previous iteration
  • Strong battery life in testing
  • Versatile design
  • Powerful hardware
  • Stunning screen
  • Excellent software compatibility
  • Dazzling screen and powerful audio make this an impressive platform for video content. Plenty of power packed into a subtwo pound chassis
  • Fast performance
  • Lightweight and portable design
  • Improved typing experience
  • Full PC performance in a thin and light design
  • Silent or no fans and little to no heat
  • Battery life is finally good enough
  • Premium Design
  • Great Display
  • Touchscreen Works Great
  • The Surface Pen
  • Great Performance and Configurability
  • Best hardware on the market
  • Best tablet display
  • Too
  • Excellent Windows 10 performance
  • Surface Pen works and feels great
  • Great Battery Life
  • Accessory options
  • Display
  • Speakers
  • Real replacement for notebook and tablet
  • MicroSD card slot allows storage expansion
  • Display is bright and sharp
  • Body is thin (not significantly thicker than previous model)
  • Truly high-end build with reliably manufactured end product
  • The Core i7-7660U
  • 16GB RAM
  • 512GB Samsung SSD configuration we tested performed almost as well as the latest iPad Pro on GeekBench 4
  • With respective scores of 9
  • 296 and 9
  • 290. Against Windows-based machines
  • This top-end Pro does particularly well
  • Nice design
  • Easy installation
  • Keyboard sold separately
  • Only one USB port
  • Makes concessions as a laptop and tablet.
  • Works well as both a tablet and a laptop
  • New Type Cover and Surface Pen are massive improvements
  • Still pretty thin and light for the equivalent of an ultraportable
  • Brightness and contrast
  • Restrained fan control
  • Improved Type Cover
  • Reworked Surface Pen (inlcuded)
  • Sophisticated build quality and appealing design
  • High system performance
  • Surprisingly powerful integrated GPU
  • No throttling in practice
  • Much improv
  • Faster than before
  • With great battery life
  • Keyboards are still fantastic
  • Screen looks great
  • Incredibly light for an ultraportable
  • Elegant and high-quality materials
  • Very good build
  • Absolutely noiseless
  • Low weight
  • Long battery life
  • Very good screen (viewing angle stable
  • High color space coverage)
  • Attractive pricing
  • Solid system performance for everyday tasks
  • Good camera mod
  • Silent without load
  • Very good input devices for a convertible

The editors didn't like

  • Still not a real keyboard
  • Buggy
  • So-so battery life
  • It's very short on USB ports
  • With all the options it gets very expensive
  • And you can't freely mix and match the options
  • We still don't know when the biometric authentication will work
  • Pen no longer included in the box
  • Configuration options remain inflexible
  • I have misgivings about the use of Alcantara
  • A solitary USB port does not offer much scope for connecting devices
  • Below-average battery life
  • Pricey (especially for Core i7 models)
  • Glitchy rear camera
  • Surface Pro doesn't skimp on price
  • Battery life is nowhere near promised 13.5 hours
  • Microsoft still refuses to include the Type Cover keyboard by default
  • Forcing a separate purchase. Battery life still isn't enough for a full day
  • Battery life is slightly lower than Surface Pro 3
  • New Surface Pen tends to slide off tablet
  • The "curse of the missing cursor" still rears its head occasionally
  • Too small for some
  • Not your device if you primarily want a laptop's ergonomics. Limited ports
  • Keyboard costs extra
  • Type Cover still costs extra
  • Other convertibles still make for better laptops
  • Type Cover keyboard isn't included with the purchase
  • Average battery life
  • The V90 Cross Country doesn't give any control over its all-wheel-drive system
  • Such as locking the torque split
  • And its drivetrain exhibits acceleration lag at speed. The infotainment system interface is not very intuitive
  • No USB-C
  • Surface Pen and Type Cover sold separately
  • Better
  • But still mediocre battery life
  • Pricey
  • Type Cover sold separately
  • Still only one USB port
  • Type cover is an essential accessory
  • Heavy for handheld use
  • Convoluted interface
  • Expensive
  • Some performance and utility hiccups. Floppy keyboard remains underwhelming
  • Awkward on a lap
  • Windows 10 is still buggy
  • Limited ports with no USB Type-C
  • Still kind of awkward on a lap
  • Pen is no longer included
  • Now costs $99 extra
  • Wow
  • This thing is getting expensive
  • Low Battery Life
  • The Type Cover Is Not Included
  • Windows 10 Is Still A Bit Unstable
  • Should have USB TypeC
  • Expensive and necessary keyboard sold separately
  • Battery life not great
  • Price
  • Same design as Surface Pro 4
  • Pen not included
  • Missing USB Type-C port
  • Surface Pen should stick to side of tablet stronger*
  • Touchpad should be larger
  • LTE option should be standard (instead of coming later this year)
  • Startup could be a bit snappier
  • Minimal redesign leaves out USB-C and Thunderbolt options. The Surface Pen stylus is no longer included by default
  • And new keyboard covers are more expensive than ever. Still not great for lap use
  • The Microsoft team has highlighted the fact that it's fo
  • Price can be a bit steep
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Type Cover is an additional $130
  • Comparatively short battery runtimes
  • Only 1x USB 3.0
  • No maintainability (clean the fan?)
  • Very warm surfaces under load
  • High price
  • More expensive than Surface Pro 4
  • Since Pen is separate
  • Not many design improvements from SP4
  • Could use more ports
  • Very conservative thermal limits (62°C)
  • Highly reflective screen
  • No USB Type C
  • No upgrade options
  • Very expensive accessories
  • No other hardware combinations possible
  • Strong throttling of CPU and GPU under constant load
  • Rare reboots

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  Published: 2017-08-15, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com

  • Abstract:  The new Surface Pro is familiar because it looks almost similar to the one from 2015. PHOTO: Wilson WongIf you looked at the latest Microsoft Surface Pro for the first time, you might not notice the differences with the previous tablet-laptop hybrid it re...

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  Published: 2015-12-04, Author: Koh , review by: hardwarezone.com.sg

  • Thinner and lighter than the Surface Pro 3, Display is larger and crisper than before, Performance rivals fullfledged notebooks, Upgraded Surface Pen works exceedingly well
  • Only one USB port, Type Cover keyboard still not included, Smaller battery capacity
  • The new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 improves on its predecessor in all the right ways.Let's set a few things straight first. The Surface Pro 4 is not some revolutionary device that is going to obliterate all notebooks. Instead, what it does – and does very we...

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  Published: 2015-12-03, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  With Surface Pro 4, Microsoft appears to have settled on the design for its "tablet that can replace your laptop" and is now refining it to keep ahead of its rivals. There are plenty of new competitors. This year, Apple and Google have launched tablets t...

 
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  Published: 2015-12-02, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com

  • The Surface is the best tablet that can also double as a laptop, but its high-resolution display takes a toll on its battery life...

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  Published: 2015-11-26, Author: Wilson , review by: techgoondu.com

  • Abstract:  Since the introduction of the Surface Pro in 2013, Microsoft has been capturing the imagination by showcasing the self-designed Windows machines much like how Google is doing with Nexus phones.Can the latest Surface Pro 4 once again get your attention, no...

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  Published: 2015-10-15, Author: Vincent , review by: digitalone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but in the tech industry, it is the cue for an arms race. At its launch, Microsoft's Surface head Panos Panay quipped that the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the company's attempt to "bring the thunder" to...

 
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  Published: 2015-10-14, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com

  • Abstract:  Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but in the tech industry, it is the cue for an arms race.At its launch, Microsoft's Surface head Panos Panay quipped that the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the company's attempt to "bring the thunder" to t...

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  Published: 2015-10-07, Author: Ng , review by: hardwarezone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  The Microsoft Surface Pro is a 2-in-1 tablet/notebook hybrid device that runs full Windows; and for those who remembered, actually didn't sell very well the first time round in 2013 . (The disaster that was Windows 8 didn't help.) But times have changed...

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  Published: 2015-10-07, review by: straitstimes.com

  • Abstract:  The Microsoft tagline for its Surface Pro tablet is: "the tablet that can replace your laptop". The latest Surface Pro 4, launched on Tuesday (Oct 6) in New York, is better equipped than its predecessor for work as it comes with a newer processor, along with more memory and storage options. And it has to, because rivals Apple and Google have waded into this space in recent...

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  Published: 2017-10-02, Author: Joaquín , review by: androidpc.es

  • Máxima productividad portátil, Rendimiento excelente, Solapa trasera ajsutable, Pantalla de alta calidad, Diseño muy cuidado,
  • Precio elevado, Despues de realizar nuestro analisis la Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 hemos comprobado que Microsoft continúa con la linea de calidad de su familia Surface, en este modelo se ha refinado el acabado de tablet, se ha subido de nivel el Teclado

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