Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus (12.3-inch, 2021)

Performance and graphics improved ; Built-in LTE ; Removable SSDs

Still no Thunderbolt 3 / 4 ; Dated design ; Limited to businesses / education

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 7 Plus is designed for business and education. It includes Intel’s latest 11th Gen processors, removable SSDs, and even built-in LTE connectivity.

Improved performance with Intel “Tiger Lake” processors ; Long battery life ; Well-implemented kickstand and quality design ; New business features include a removable SSD, LTE option ; Includes 1080p webcam, USB-C

Pricey keyboard still sold separately ; Just two ports, and no Thunderbolt support

The Surface Pro 7+ for Business adds snappier performance and useful professional features (including a removable SSD and optional LTE service) to an already great detachable 2-in-1.

Massive upgrade in GPU power ; Fanless (for our review unit) ; Battery life increases from prior generations ; LTE options immediately available

Type Cover keyboard sold separately ; No Thunderbolt port ; Choice between LTE or microSD, not both ; No 5G option

Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablets always ship with a hidden cost: the Surface Pro Type Cover. Though you can use Windows’ built-in, on-screen keyboard, a good hardware keyboard is an almost-but-not-absolute requirement for the Surface Pro for maximum...

Bright, vivid display ; Faster CPU and graphics performance ; Swappable SSD ; Fanless chassis ; Good webcam

Battery life could be better ; Thick display bezels ; Accessories sold separately ; No Thunderbolt ports or 5G

Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ improves upon the consumer model with faster performance and a few usability features, but this business tablet has some drawbacks.

Strong performance ; Solid battery life ; LTE connectivity ; Removable SSD

Dated design ; Expensive

The Surface Pro 7+’s minor upgrades make it the best Microsoft tablet to date. But the changes aren't enough to justify the price rises, and with the keyboard, it becomes very expensive unless you opt for an entry-level model.

Great performance ; Pen performance matches budget display tablets ; Lightweight and ultra-portable

No Thunderbolt ; Stylus and keyboard come sold separately

The Surface Pro 7+ may have been designed for businesses and enterprise customers, but the hardware improvements also make it worth seeking out if you're an illustrator or art student. This Windows 10 tablet hybrid truly provides the best of both...

Integrated LTE-A connectivity ; Efficient battery life ; Type Cover is one of the best detachable keyboards out there

Fanless design has its limitations ; Very limited port selection ; Limited SSD upgrade options

Customizable ; Sharp webcams ; Replaceable SSD ; Vibrant display ; Amazing speakers

Battery life could be better ; Thick bezels ; Limited ports ; Surface Pro Type Cover sold separately

, which offers longer battery life, a better screen and better performance than the Surface Pro 7 Plus.

Outstanding display ; Improved performance ; Removable SSD

Poor battery life ; Limited SSD replacement options ; Expensive

Sehr hohes Arbeitstempo ; Sehr detailgenaues Display ; Lange Akkulaufzeit ; Sehr leise

Hoher Preis

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