Testseek.co.uk 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.
October 2015
(83%)
564 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(76%)
4975 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent fit
Impressive audio performance
Solid touch controls
Neat translation feature
What immediately comes to mind when thinking of the Surface Pro 4's
Well
Pros
Is the vastly improved Type Cover. Using the Surface Pro 3's Type Cover and moving onto the new hotness truly is like night and day
Not to mention seeing them side by side
Fantastic screen
Even better keyboard and stylus
Impeccably fast processor
Superb screen
Good battery life
Undeniably versatile
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
Exceptional display
Mostly great performance
USB 3.0
Slimmer but still tough build
Quality peripherals
Sharp cameras
Windows 10 Pro
Bright
High quality screen
Generally comfortable keyboard
Adjustable builtin kickstand
Sturdy build quality
Useful ports
Good stylus
Great screen in resolution
Brightness and viewing-angle terms
Windows 10 a comprehensive OS
Stylus' new magnetic connection/position
Latest Type Cover keyboard a great typing experience (sold separately though)
Unadulterated Windows 10
Bundled Surface Pen
Beautiful display
Kickstand negates need for separate type pad
Refined design is its best yet
New keyboard (sold separately) makes for best typing experience yet
Great screen resolution and brightness
Plenty of power available - but fanless Core i5 is probably your best bet
The Surface Pro gets better performance and battery life from its CPU update
And most models are now fanless. The excellent kickstand is even more flexible
The best hybrid yet
Unbeatable performance
Beautiful touchscreen display
Masses of power
A joy to type on
Wonderful screen
Great battery life
The best two-in-one money can buy...
Larger
Sharper screen within same dimensions
Vastly improved Type Cover
Even better Surface Pen
Excellent battery life
Bright and colourful screen
Compact and light design
Powerful hardware
Size and weight
Display
Type Cover
Great keyboard
High contrast
Color accurate display
Alcantara fabric feels wonderful
Solid processor performance
New hinge – Studio Mode – great for sketching
Pen is ace (but costs extra)
Brilliant screen
New Type Cover is wonderful
Pen is standard and works well
Pixel-dense display
Strong performance in all areas
Lighter and thinner
Improved keyboard and pen
More powerful with an excellent new screen
Great screen
Brilliant keyboard (optional)
MicroSD card reader
Excellent kickstand
Windows Hello
Fast but quiet
Solid build
Excellent keyboard and trackpad
Stunning screen
Fast performance
Slender design
Great screen for consumers
Robust performance
Solid battery life
Untouched version of Windows 10
Excellent notebook performance in a tablet format
Significantly improved battery life
Outstanding build quality
Type Cover offers a quieter experience
Surface Pen is more precise and faster
The editors didn't like
Kind of big
Design is a bit bombastic
Not as portable as competitors
The fact that the Type Cover is still sold separately
Not even as part of a bundle
Sure makes the whole "tablet that can replace your laptop" spiel a harder pill to swallow. Sure
Microsoft likely will make a killing on individual retail sales from the
Sure makes the whole “tablet that can replace your laptop” spiel a harder pill to swallow. Sure
Continuum was supremely buggy
The Windows Store is still short on apps
Cortana often falls on its face
Expensive at higher specs
Keyboard costs extra and is poor
Stylus costs extra again
Although it is
Admittedly
Excellent
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
Mid-range model can struggle with demanding editing tasks
Battery life shorter than hoped
Separate £110 Type Cover
Heavy for a tablet
Soso battery life
Keyboard stability issues remain
Limited battery - casual use
Around 6-hours
No discrete graphics
Type Cover keyboard not included (its new trackpad too centrally aligned too)
"fizz" sound when charging
Fan kicks in very frequently
Windows app store fairly limited
Battery discharges in sleep mode
Expensive
Battery life still isn't great (not in the Core i7 model anyway - fanless Core i5 ought to be better in this regard)
Keyboard not included
Can get mighty expensive - to the point a laptop might make more sense
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
Too pricey for the top-spec models
Lack of ports may frustrate some
You'll need a lot of money to buy it - especially as the entry level Surface Pro is sorely under-specced (and not upgradeable)
Rating
Type Cover still sold separately
Intel Core m3 at entry level
Only one USB port
Can feel unstable when typing
No Surface Pen
Type cover sold seperately
Scuffs easily
Windows 10 S restricts app selection
Needs more ports
Disappointing hard drive
Surface Pen costs extra
Surface Type cover costs extra
With Type Cover it's difficult to work on your lap
Still heavy compared to dedicated tablets
Battery can drain quickly in real-world use
Conceptually troubled
Battery could be better
Lack of truly engaging apps
Battery life only just acceptable
No USBC
Not enough ports
Doesn't ship with a dock
Doesn't ship with keyboard or dock
Battery life isn't great
The price
Type Cover costs £110 extra
Missing key features for designers
Connectivity is minimal and lacks USB Type-C
Signature Type Cover and Surface Pen are costly add-ons
Larger, sharper screen within same dimensions, Vastly improved Type Cover, Even better Surface Pen
Type Cover still sold separately, Intel Core m3 at entry level, Battery life hasn't improved much
Has Microsoft at last crafted a tablet that can reasonably, without considerable compromise, replace your laptop? Short of going back to the drawing board on the battery, this looks as close as it's going to get...
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Published: 2016-03-07, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
I am a fan of the Surface hybrid detachable design and use the Pro 3 extensively. My wife uses the Atom-based Surface 3 almost every day as an Office productivity device, for movies and Kindle.The Pro 4 is a refinement – yes it is more polished but it tec...
Published: 2016-02-28, Author: Various , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: Despite how far smartphones have come in the last eight-odd years, as productivity devices, they're still a little too restricted to get serious work done. They're undoubtedly fine for quick tasks like replying to emails and scheduling appointments, but...
". Microsoft has delivered an outstanding device."...
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Published: 2016-01-06, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
Abstract: Microsoft's vision for a hybrid 2-in-1 tablet that can double as an ultraportable laptop has been in place since the first Surface launched back in 2012, but it wasn't really until the Surface Pro 3 that the design caught up with the ambition, where Micro...
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Published: 2015-12-08, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: The fight is on. After years of studiously avoiding creating an iPad with a keyboard, Apple went and did it in September. In one fell swoop, the iPad Pro, complete with its 12.9-inch display, optional add-on keyboard and stylus, took the fight directly to...
Published: 2015-11-19, Author: Ian , review by: crn.com.au
I already liked the Surface Pro 3 enough to have run out and bought one after reviewing it last year. The Surface Pro 4 is a step up, and it's going to be hard going back to using the Surface Pro 3 again. The screen is amazing, the keyboard is improved an...
Brilliant screen, Much improved TypeCover, Surface Pen is still a joy,
Lacklustre battery, Trackpad still a little small, A little awkward to use on your lap,
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Published: 2015-11-11, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Thin, light, excellent screen, high performance, versatile
Expensive, you have to pay extra for the keyboard cover
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 is powerful yet portable device that is well designed, packed with features and can suit any user no matter how they choose to use the product...
Fantastically sharp screen; Removal of Microsoft Windows logo feels like it makes the screen bigger; Excellent sound; Performance is top notch; Password-less login works by identifying your face, and is a treat; Magnetic pen attachment now sits on the lef
Paint job on the back is very easily scratched; No Type C USB port; Magnet is stronger on the pen, but it still falls off all too easily; Still the occasional black screen of death where the machine won't return from sleep requiring you to go online;
When it comes to Windows tablets, Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 easily leads the pack, and while the changes might not appear to be much, you have to look beneath the surface (sorry!) to see what Microsoft is doing.Frankly, there isn't one thing in the Pro 4...
