Performance takes a big hit, to the extent that some everyday tasks cause stutters and hesitations. You also get some exciting new features for the already excellent webcam, but the compromises simply aren’t worth it for most people. Swapping out Intel for the SQ3 chip on ARM models takes battery life to the next level and adds 5G to the Surface Pro for the first time. That includes an excellent 120Hz display, premium design, solid performance and impressive battery life. The Intel version is the best Surface device you can buy, combining 12th-gen Intel CPUs with everything that made 2021’s Pro 8 so great. This is also true considering these two devices will often be used for things like watching movies.Your experience with the Surface Pro 9 will vary hugely depending on the model you choose. DisplayĪs both the tablet and laptop lend themselves to stylus usage and other creative and productive pursuits, a high-quality display is very important. But either way both devices can swap roles easily. While some might seem as though the Surface Pro 4 is unprofessional vs a professional Surface Book, it's important to remember that the Surface Pro series is targeted towards artists and creatives, while the Surface Book might be more of a 2-in-1 for the business person. This is perhaps furthered by the fact that there is a kickstand at the back and users can clip a colorful keyboard to its base. The Surface Pro 4 doesn't look unprofessional, but by nature of being a tablet, it looks more like a 'consumer' device.

This is a good thing, as it means the keyboard and display look as if they are one device. What's more, when the keyboard is attached, there's no clear separation between the hybrid's two halves. It comes features a sleek, metallic look, with a keyboard that matches. The Surface Book, simply put, looks more like a professional device. Additionally, the Surface Pro 4 comes with a microSD card slot and the Surface Book offers a full-sized SD card slot.ĭimensions and ports are only part of a machine's overall design, however.

While the Surface Pro 4 offers one USB 3.0 port, the Surface Book offers two.

Both the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book have a miniDisplay port and a headphone jack. The number of ports offered by a device is pretty important for a user's workflow.

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