(To be clear: The Surface Pro X, like all of Microsoft's other Surface tablets, does not come with a keyboard solution in the box.) My preference for the keyboard is partly because it doubles as a magnetically attaching cover for the tablet when it's not in use, which you'll want anyway, and partly because it includes a built-in magnetic holder for the stylus, something the Surface Pro 7's keyboard cover lacks.

Dell's analogue, the Latitude 7200 2-in-1, also with a 12.3-inch display, is 1.9 pounds and 0.37 inch thick.Īlthough you can use the Surface Pro X solely in its basic tablet form, tapping the screen as your primary means of interaction, I find that the experience is better if you use the optional Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard, which costs a hefty $269 and includes a robust (if small) touchpad and a nifty digital stylus. The Surface Pro 7 is essentially the same size and weight as the Surface Pro X, but it has a smaller (12.3-inch) screen. Other Windows tablets, including Microsoft's Surface Pro 7, feature kickstands as well, but they're typically much bulkier or include smaller screens. The 0.28-inch thickness and 1.7-pound weight are especially impressive when you consider that the Surface Pro X includes a built-in kickstand for propping up the tablet on your desk. If you'd rather have a Surface Pro X in a different color, though, you're out of luck. I find that the inky, matte-black color of the anodized aluminum exterior contributes to the tablet's aura of sleekness.

It's slim and sleek, with thin borders around its 13-inch screen and impressively trim dimensions: 0.28 by 11.3 by 8.2 inches (HWD) and 1.7 pounds. In its most basic form, the Surface Pro X is a tablet running Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system.

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