The Surface Pro X is the first ARM-powered Pro device to hit the market. Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central) Note that the Slim Pen should work with other Surface devices. If you're sick of your Pen falling off your Pro while in your bag, the Pro X's setup will be a welcome change.

However, the Surface Slim Pen has a storage bay built into the attachable keyboard, where it will charge while not in use. It has the same 3:2 aspect ratio and ultimately will offer about the same experience as you'll get with the Pro 7. The result is a 13-inch display with 2880x1920 resolution and 267 PPI. The chassis has almost the same footprint as the Pro 7's, but the screen has had its bezel shrunk to accommodate more screen real estate. The Pro X has shaken things up when it comes to the touch display. To keep the Pen nearby, it clips magnetically onto the side of the tablet. It works with the Surface Pen for a quality inking experience with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt support for shading. It's sized at 12.3 inches with a 2736x1824 resolution and 267 PPI, with a boxy 3:2 aspect ratio that's ideal for a tablet. Nothing has changed for the Surface Pro 7 in the touch display department compared to the Pro 6.

If you're concerned with capture quality, the Pro X will no doubt be the better choice. The Pro 7 has an 8-megapixel camera capable of 1080p video, while the Pro X has a 10-megapixel camera capable of 4K video. The front-facing cameras are similarly 5 megapixel (1080p) on both models, though the rear-facing cameras differ. The Pro X is stuck on Wi-Fi 5, which is what we're used to, but it does have support for both physical (Nano SIM) and eSIM to keep you connected when out of Wi-Fi range. There's no LTE connectivity for the Pro 7 (you'll have to go with the Pro 7 Plus for that), though it does offer Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for blazing wireless speeds. One thing that's irksome is a lack of 3.5mm audio jack on the Pro X Microsoft has already put out a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, so you'll have to jump on the dongle wagon if you'd like to use wired headphones. Both 2-in-1s have the proprietary Surface Connect port, and both have a Surface Keyboard connector. The Pro X has two USB-C ports, but it doesn't have USB-A for your older devices. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)įor ports, the Pro 7 now includes USB-C instead of Mini DisplayPort, allowing more versatility while still offering external display support.

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