While the Type Cover is sadly sold separately, it does feel comfortable typing on. As a ‘Pro’ device, the Surface Pro 4, of course, ships with Windows 10 Pro pre-installed (a $199/£219/AU$339 value).Īnd, that’s without mentioning the Surface Pro 4 display, which is crystal clear when pitted against its predecessor. However, it still holds up as a product that we can safely recommend for Windows tablet newcomers and veterans alike. It also costs considerably less than the Surface Pro 6 if you buy it refurbished or used – not that you’d be able to find it new these days.Īdmittedly, the Surface Pro 4 has its limitations, particularly when it comes to battery life. If you’re not into the enormous size, not to mention price, of the Surface Book 2, the Surface Pro 4 isn’t just a worthy alternative, but also a brilliant first choice for creative professionals on the go. Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Who's it for? Should I buy it? In addition, the Type Cover is heavier and more satisfying to the touch, and the screen is of higher resolution coming in at 2,736 x 1,824 – a 216 ppi display. The Surface Pro 4 was released with a new Surface Pen that swaggers with more levels of pressure sensitivity than previous models, alongside added hardware buttons. But that $300 you thought you were saving by going with the Surface Pro manifests itself in the lack of a dedicated graphics chip, which the i7 MacBook Pro includes.It’s more than just a snappy design, however. But once you add the $130 keyboard for the Surface Pro, the total cost racks up to $1,430, which is only $70 cheaper than the equivalent MacBook Pro.Īnd it might seem like Microsoft's most powerful Surface Pro offering, which includes a Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB of storage and cost $2,200, is a much better deal than Apple's equivalent MacBook Pro with similar specs, which costs $2,500. It sounds mighty tempting when you compare it to Apple's equivalent MacBook Pro, which costs $1,500. The Type Cover and the new Surface Pro's priceĪ new Surface Pro with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB of storage will cost you $1,300. There is some good news, but only for those who bought the Type Cover for the Surface Pro 3 and 4, as it's compatible with the Surface Pro 5. One of the Surface Pro 5's new features is a kickstand that can bend back at a more acute angle than previous models.
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