The input elements of the Type Cover are familiar.

The bezel makes even more of an impression when you fold up the magnetic Type Cover, which makes that bottom border disappear. The top bezel is still a bit thick to support the IR camera used for Windows Hello facial recognition, but it feels as sleek and modern as the iPad Pro. That’s thanks to thinner bezels that flank either side of the screen. It’s a larger 13-inch screen compared to the Surface Pro 7, though Microsoft has squeezed it into the same footprint. It’s a 2,880 × 1,920 display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, and it’s bright and beautiful. The weight feels well-distributed and balanced in the hand, making for a device that’s enjoyable to pick up and play with. That portability goes a long way toward making the Surface Pro X comfortable for one-hand usage. It’s 0.2 inches at its thickest and weighs just 1.68 pounds. It starts with the chassis itself, which is the thinnest and lightest Surface device ever made. Bezels, begone!Įvery aspect of the Surface Pro X has been modernized. The Surface Pro X? It’s the modern Surface PC I’ve always wanted.Įditor’s note: Want to know more about Microsoft’s other Surface devices? Check out our reviews of the Surface Laptop 3, Surface Pro 7, and Surface Neo.

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