Microsoft Surface Pro X SQ2 (13-Inch, 2020)

Beautiful thin-bezel display ; Absurdly thin and light ; New stylus is easy to charge ; LTE comes standard

Microsoft's new Surface Pro X is the 2-in-1 I've always dreamed of

Beautiful hardware design ; Lightweight and portable ; Better battery life

Expensive ; Still some app compatibility issues ; No 5G

Microsoft’s 2020 version of the Surface Pro X includes an upgraded processor and new color variant. But the hardware isn’t the story, it’s the software changes to Windows on ARM that count.

Sleek styling. High-quality PixelSense display. Excellent camera quality. LTE connectivity via eSIM. Built-in kickstand. All-day battery life.

Expensive. Keyboard and pen cost extra. Incompatible with some third-party apps and drivers. Impractical for lap use. No headphone jack.

Bottom Line: The Pro X is a well-designed Windows tablet that will thrill Microsoft's Surface superfans, but its cost and app-compatibility caveats throttle its aim to be a go-anywhere, do-anything PC.

Beautiful design ; New stylus ; Good screen

App compatibility issues ; Expensive ; Too slow for the price ; Battery doesn’t impress

The Surface Pro X is the Windows 10 computer Microsoft has tried to make for years. Running on an ARM processor co-developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm, can it support the apps you need? Since the base model costs $1,138.99 with a keyboard, it’s an...

Lightweight and sturdy ; Beautiful screen, as usual ; An excellent typing experience, though not on your lap

App compatibility issues and some bugs ; Good, though not overly impressive battery life ; USB-C ports are late, and lack Thunderbolt

I was surprised to find that I almost enjoyed typing on the Surface Pro X more than our recently-reviewed . Surface Pro keyboard keyboards have always felt a bit looser, dating back to one of my favorites, the . While the Surface Laptop 3’s keys were a...

Gorgeous 13-inch display ; Sleek, premium design ; Fantastic 5MP webcam ; Comfortable keyboard (see cons) ; Decent battery life

Middling performance ; App compatibility issues (for now) ; Lacks 5G or Wi-Fi 6 support ; Very expensive (keyboard and stylus sold separately)

The Surface Pro X with SQ2 is Microsoft hardware at its best, but Windows on ARM needs more muscle and, for now, suffers from app compatibility issues.

Sleek, fanless industrial design ; Excellent 13-inch display ; Capable ARM-based processor ; Integrated 4G LTE mobile broadband ; All-day battery life ; SSD is replaceable

Windows-on-ARM ecosystem is still developing ; Expensive (keyboard and pen not included) ; No 3.5mm headset jack ; No SD card slot

Beautiful 13-inch display ; Lightweight and ultra-portable ; Fantastic cameras for a tablet

Lack of app support for Windows on ARM ; No Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ; Stylus and keyboard come sold separately

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a lightweight device for everyday browsing and general office work, but the lack of native support for creative applications for Windows on ARM makes it a very hard sell for people working in a creative industry. It makes...

Same great design ; New 'Platinum' colour option ; Better battery life

App compatibility still limited ; SQ2 marginally improves performance ; Arguably necessary accessories still very pricey

I hoped the Surface Pro X would forge a path for great Windows on ARM experiences, but the Pro X (2020) offers slightly better performance with all the same issues.

Covers 93% of the sRGB gamut (Chi Mei P130ZFA-BA1) and has a great color accuracy;Thin, light, and premium design;Very good build quality;High maximum brightness (450 nits);IR face recognition and LTE support

Very limited I/O;Memory is soldered to the motherboard;Windows is not very well suited for ARM integration in 2020