Hardware & specs: not short on powerĭo you like having a choice of CPUs (or 5G connectivity)? The Surface Pro 9 can be had in Intel- or Qualcomm-powered varieties, with the latter using custom SQ3 silicon designed by Microsoft. Designers, architects and professions that demand a level of creativity will find the screen easier to scribble on, too. The resolution might not be quite as high, but the 120Hz refresh rate will be a treat for the eyes. Both support Dolby Vision IQ for cinema-grade video playback, and Dolby Atmos spatial sound from quad speakers.įor getting work done, you can’t really go wrong with either model – but we have to give the edge to the Surface Pro 9. Pixel density works out the same, too, although more pixels were needed for the larger model to achieve parity. This allows for greater control over annotating and highlighting documents.īoth the 13.5in and 15in Surface Laptop 5 have 3:2 aspect ratio screens and 10-point multi-touch. Microsoft OneNote’s Ink Focus and the new GoodNotes app for Windows 11 also come bundled. Its other USP is touch support, with the Microsoft Surface Pen making it something of a doodler’s dream. It’s got a 2880×1920 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for super sleek scrolling. The Surface Pro 9 is a one-size-fits-all kinda deal, with the same 13in display across the board. It also weighs in at over 1.5kg, so is considerably less luggable. The larger 15in model is limited to Platinium and Matte Black colours. The Platinum model’s keyboard is also adorned with finger-pleasing Alcantara. The more portable 13.5in version can be had in equally pleasing Platinum, Sage, Matte Black and Sandstone colours. You have a choice of sizes if you opt for the Surface Laptop 5. It’s only available in select markets, and only at Liberty and Microsoft Stores. Microsoft also partnered with the London-based design house Liberty for a special edition blue floral version, which has laser-etched graphics and a matching keyboard. The Surface Pro 9 is an all-aluminium affair, and comes in Platinum, Graphite, Sapphire and Forest colours.
There’s a kickstand built into the tablet portion to prop it up on a desk, and it weighs a paltry 879g with the keyboard detached. A detachable keyboard is effectively pointless if it’s never going to be detached, so should be the number one decider.
You’re definitely paying a premium for the Surface Pro 9’s hybrid nature. We’ll point out the obvious: the Surface Pro 9 is a 2-in-1, the Laptop 5 is a laptop.
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