Testseek.com have collected 144 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G5 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G5 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
November 2017
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144 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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4129 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent software compatibility
Powerful hardware
Stunning screen
Versatile design
Stellar Battery Life
Solid Build Quality
Windows Hello Camera
Most Models Fan-less without Sacrificing Performance
Terrific for Artists
The best-in-class Surface Pro keeps all its best features
And adds an LTE antenna for always on internet connectivity
Speedy 4G LTE service from major wireless carriers
SIM and eSIM card support
Sleek
Portable design
Top-notch display
Well-designed kickstand and keyboard
Superb display
Solid all-around system performance
Fanless and silent
Improved
More flexible kickstand
Excellent battery life
Tablet-like portability
Surface Pen rocks
Excellent LTE integration
Performance
And controls
Battery life not really affected
Snapdragon X16 and eSIM help "future proof"
Brilliant display
Excellent keyboard
LTE support
Built-in LTE connectivity
Light
Battery life that lasts through a workday
Silent
Fanless design
One of the most flexible
Well-built 2-in-1s you can buy
New alcantara fabric keyboard is pleasant
If a little trendy
Improved battery life
Beautiful screen
The optional Surface Pen is more sensitive than ever
Solid
Classy design
Noiseless
Very good battery life (12 - 17 hours)
Decent camera with support for Windows Hello
Very good microphone
Bright display with good sRGB coverage
Charges in 2 hours
Very good performance in short bursts < 2 minutes
The editors didn't like
Type Cover/Surface Pen cost extra
Heavy for handheld use
Lacking in ports
No Surface Pen Included
Pricey RAM and Storage Options
Price Hikes on All Accessories
If Microsoft hadn't sneakily hiked the cost of getting a complete experience
The 2017 Surface Pro would be the best Windows 2-in-1 for every user. Luckily
Great bat
Only two consumer configurations are available with LTE
The excellent keyboard cover and Surface Pen are still sold separately
Type Cover and Pen sold separately
Not as many configuration options as the non-LTE version
Keyboard still costs extra despite marketing the Surface Pro as the ultimate laptop
Subpar camera performance
Limited port selection
Late to market and last gen CPU
No USB TypeC
Still expensive
Price isn't for everyone
Outdated processor
Keyboard is an additional cost
2-in-1 design isn't for everyone
Not great if you work on your lap or on a couch
Only a single USB port
The proprietary charger is a bummer
The front camera is aimed too high
Expensive at $1
000+ for mid-tier models
Why isn't the keyboard included
Significant throttling in sustained load scenarios
Abstract: For many people, the tablet era began in 2010 with the launch of the original 9.7-inch iPad. But tablet devices have a much longer history than that. For example, I recall seeing Bill Gates show off the first prototype Windows tablet at Comdex in Las Vega...
Microsoft improves upon the original Wi-Fi Surface Pro by providing an always-on connection through LTE. It might be on the pricier side, but the Microsoft Surface Pro LTE stands as one of the best computing devices we've tested so far.We Love:+ Brillia...
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Published: 2018-03-06, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Speedy 4G LTE service from major wireless carriers, SIM and eSIM card support, Sleek, portable design, Top-notch display, Well-designed kickstand and keyboard,
Type Cover and Pen sold separately, Not as many configuration options as the non-LTE version
Stellar Battery Life, Solid Build Quality, Windows Hello Camera, Most Models Fan-less without Sacrificing Performance, Terrific for Artists
No Surface Pen Included, Pricey RAM and Storage Options, Price Hikes on All Accessories, If Microsoft hadn't sneakily hiked the cost of getting a complete experience, the 2017 Surface Pro would be the best Windows 2-in-1 for every user. Luckily, great bat
For newcomers, this is a solid Windows 10 2-in-1 ruined only by a ballooning price tag. This 2017 Surface Pro finally delivers the all-day battery life users need and its previously great screen is made better by the new enhanced color mode that you can t...
Published: 2017-11-24, Author: Darren , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: We are almost to the end of yet another wonderfully innovative year in technology. The non-stop innovation of the tech sector has presented us with products and services that deliver more horsepower, lower power consumption, and smaller form factors that...
Abstract: The Microsoft Surface Pro is the best detachable in our comparison. With its solid processor, a beautiful high-definition display and a detachable design that adapts to your needs in the workplace, it's a smart choice whether you're at your desk all day o...
Published: 2017-10-10, Author: Paul , review by: hothardware.com
Superb display, Solid all-around system performance, Fanless and silent, Improved, more flexible kickstand, Excellent battery life, Tablet-like portability, Surface Pen rocks
Keyboard still costs extra despite marketing the Surface Pro as the ultimate laptop, Subpar camera performance, Limited port selection
Capping off its solid performance in PCMark 8, 3DMark, and other benchmarks is the Surface Pro's battery life. This is the longest-lasting Surface Pro yet, and depending on how you use it, you can reasonably expect it to last most of, if not all of a typi...