Those are all a hair higher than Surface Pro 7. By comparison, Surface Pro 7 is below that at 410 nits, although it can go a bit dimmer at just three nits.Ĭolor accuracy is also reasonable at 99 percent sRGB, 74 percent AdobeRGB, and 75 percent DCI-P3. Microsoft quotes 450 nits of brightness, but I exceeded that with an impressive 487 nits at max and six nits minimum in my tests. This is an outstanding display that's bright, punchy, and sharp. Plugging in my Spyder X colorimeter, it suddenly worked – just one of those bits of software coming online for Windows on ARM.
Last year I could not test color accuracy due to driver incompatibility, but that is changed. It's a higher resolution than the Surface Pro 7's 2736 x 1820, but its smaller size results in the same 267 PPI as the Surface Pro X. The 2880 x 1920 resolution gives a pleasing 267 pixel-per-inch (PPI) density. That number may seem small, but it is noticeable, and Surface Pro X is more enjoyable to use because of it. Bright and glossy Microsoft Surface Pro displayĭue to the thinner side bezels, the Surface Pro X gets a larger 13-inch display compared to the 12.3-inch one found on Surface Pro 7. It's a testament to Microsoft design that I can't think of a single thing that needs improving on Surface Pro X. Because of this feature, the site iFixit gives the Surface Pro X a favorable rating for repairability.
Smaller M.2 2230 drives are harder to find, but they can be bought inexpensively online, giving users an easy way to upgrade (or replace) storage. Below that door is the replaceable M.2 2230 NVMe SSD and nano-SIM card slot for the 4G LTE modem (eSIM is also supported). Users can even switch between a physical SIM and eSIM dynamically, which is excellent for traveling.īelow the kickstand, there is a door that pops off using an included SIM tray tool. The LTE modem is a world-modem and not carrier- or SIM-locked, and users can sign up for an eSIM within Windows 10 directly.
Microsoft sells a $12 Type-C to headphone adapter for those who do not want to use Bluetooth.īluetooth 5 and the 4G LTE X24 modem provide wireless connectivity. While the lack of a micro SD card reader is unsurprising, the omission of a 3.5mm headphone jack is regrettable. There is no Type-A port, so users will need a dongle (not included). Ports are sparse with just two USB Type-C, either of which can be used for charging, data, or display out.