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

One of the best looking devices we've tested yet;Ultra-portable design;Decent battery life

Compatibility issues;Poor value for performance;Fingerprint magnet;Disappointing Signature Type Cover

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.

Slick, refined design Comfortable typing Super thin and light

No headphone jack Basic performance for price Just OK battery life

While we applaud the Surface Pro X for its slick and refined, thin and light design, and comfy typing experience, the Surface Pro X is difficult to recommend for most people. It ends up being an ideal device for a very small group of users, thanks to...

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...

Refinement of Surface Pro design Fantastically bright and vibrant display Brilliant Surface Pen implementation

ARM CPU is worrisome No more microSD slot

The Surface Pro X is an incredibly impressive looking and feeling Windows tablet – perhaps the best yet in that department. However, while we understand Microsoft's faith in its new ARM processor, we've yet to see an ARM-based Windows device perform to...

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.

A whole new design for Surface ; USB-C finally ; Highly portable

Potential app compatibility issues ; Why does it need Surface Connect?

Surface Pro X is a superb design that breathes new life into the 2019 Surface range. It's just a shame that its launch was a little overshadowed by Surface Duo and Surface Neo.