Testseek.co.uk have collected 225 expert reviews of the Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Surface Pro G2 12.3 inch - Intel CPU.
October 2013
(79%)
225 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(81%)
57 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
790100225
The editors liked
Drastically improved battery life
Solid magnesium body
Expandable 12
15 hour battery life
Incredibly quick and powerful
Build quality is second to none
Much-improved battery life over the first version
Large range of new accessories
New dual-stage Kickstand makes it easier to use on your lap
Solid performance
Windows 8.1
Better kickstand
Excellent screen
Windows 8.1 a better experience
Excellent build quality
MicroSD expansion slot
USB 3.0
Smaller and lighter than Ultrabook competitors
Better battery life than predecessor
Solid build quality
Great performance and battery life by laptop standards
Accurate stylus
Awesome screen
Great processing power
Battery life
7 hours
Quality design and finish
Light weight (930 g as a tablet
1.2 kg with the keyboard attached)
While the size and shape of the Surface Pro haven’t changed much in a year - it’s still the same dazzling 10.6-inch full HD screen attached to a rather hefty slab you wouldn’t want to throw in your bag - we’re pleased to say that what’s under the hood has. The new Intel Haswell 1.6GHz processor and beefy 4GB (or even 8GB) of RAM don’t flinch when it comes to opening memory gobbling apps like Phot
Robust
Gorgeous design
Vastly improved battery life
Everyday computing power to spare
Much better battery life
New kickstand adds flexibility
New touch cover is huge improvement
The most versatile PC you can buy
Cooler and quieter
Sturdy build
Tough twopoint kickstand
Fine screen
Terrific keyboard covers
Fullsize USB 3.0 port
Improved battery life
Ultrabook components
Full 1080p HD display
10
Finger touchscreen
Comes with pressure
Sensitive stylus
The editors didn't like
Heavy
Expensive
Lack of LTE is a shame
Priced way too high to compete with tablets
Keyboard covers are vital but expensive
No lighter or thinner than the original
Charging port is really fiddly to use
Bulky
Battery life not good enough
Poor Touch Cover
Hard to service/upgrade parts
No keyboard included
It's a lot of cash
Chunkier and heavier than many tablet competitors
Stated storage isn't realised (64GB is approx 37GB)
Camera quality
No beefy graphics card on board
Heavy and clunky by tablet standards
Keyboard covers cost an extra £100
Not enough ports
Overheating
We could moan about the lack of tablet-ized apps in the Windows App store
But it’s not a huge issue given the Pro can run all your legacy desktop apps - some of which such as Skype we still prefer to their fullscreen cousins. There are some niggling hardware issues though
Ones you might expect from a relative newcomer but still pains nonetheless
Published: 2014-02-21, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Ultrabook components. Full 1080p HD display. 10-finger touch screen. Improved kickstand and performance. Comes with pressure-sensitive stylus. Works with Surface covers and accessories. Truly Windows-compatible.
Keyboard cover is optional. Only one USB 3.0 port. Kickstand still digs into your legs
The Surface Pro 2 is Microsoft's updated slate tablet that's improved in every performance vector. It packs ultrabook-class components into an innovative form factor with a sturdy chassis. Add in a wide range of useful accessories, and the Surface Pro 2 ...
Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
Attractive, well-built hardware, Great display, Fast performance, improved battery life, More comfortable to use in the lap
Still heavy as a standalone tablet, Typing experience hasn't improved much
The new Surface Pro is more viable as a laptop replacement, but it hasn't made much progress as a standalone tablet. Ultimately, it's at its best in laptop mode, but it's still not always as comfortable to use as a proper Ultrabook....
Abstract: Let's face facts: Most people weren't impressed by the original Microsoft Surface and Windows RT. The first Surface lacked the performance and the operating system that most PC users demand.Microsoft was quick to respond in early 2013 with the Surface Pro...
Excellent design and build, Superb display, Active pen proves very useful, Performance matches best in class
Pricey, Needs a keyboard cover to be complete, Desktop experience a bit awkward
The Surface Pro 2 is a first-rate device. Its combination of mobility, power, and design matches and even slightly outperforms topnotch Ultrabooks with similar size and specs. Unfortunately, like those Ultrabooks, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is also expe...
Published: 2013-11-20, Author: David , review by: Laptopmag.com
Attractive magnesium alloy design, Vivid and responsive 1080p touch screen, Improved active stylus, Loud and clear audio, Faster than similarly configured Ultrabooks, Long battery life
Keyboard not included, Cramped touchpad, Relatively heavy for a tablet, Limited tablet app selection, Poor camera quality
Thanks to its much-improved battery life and fast performance, the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is a compelling tablet and laptop in one device....
Battery Life, Sheer Performance, Versatility, True digitizer pen, Display, Noise emissions, Build quality, Integrated kickstand, Magnetic power connector, Power adapter with integrated USB charging functionality
Weight, Camera resolution, Heat emissions (under full load), Price, Expensive accessories, Somewhat reduced display sharpness when scaled up
Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Microsoft Surface Pro Microsofts's tablet-shaped ultrabook remains an attractive alternative to the established device categories , finding its place somewhere in between. Its still-unique combination of ...
Abstract: Apple started a revolution when it launched the original iPad back in 2010, one that redefined the way consumers viewed the tablet segment entirely. Before its arrival, the only wide spread tablets in existence were those hulky laptop convertible ones ...
Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Welcome improvements such as the kickstand design, more responsive keyboard and better battery life, Windows 8.1 is nice to use on the Surface Pro 2
Still a little thick and heavy for a tablet, a little more expensive than we'd like
Was this review helpful?
(80%)
Published: 2013-11-04, Author: Jose , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: The tablet market doesn't look very different than it did a year ago from the perspective of who's doing well and who's not. Perhaps the most exciting developments came towards the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013 from the usual big guys: Google released...
Wildly portable yet has the power of an Ultrabook. Sharp display, Wacom digital pen for notes and art, much improved battery life and keyboard covers
Screen may be too small for some, especially because some third party programs don't handle scaling well
We really liked the original Surface Pro and admired its combination of computing power, portability and convertible versatility. But battery life and the less than perfect (albeit innovative) keyboard covers stopped me from buying one. With MS Surfac...
