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Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11
7.9 / 10
Premium Microsoft Surface Pro 11
Microsoft · Windows 11 Home
Compass Verdict

A powerful 2-in-1 with AI features and impressive battery life, perfect for multitaskers looking to embrace new tech.

Pros
+ Sleek, durable design
+ Great OLED display
+ Solid battery life
+ Excellent audio
+ Lightweight and portable
Cons
High price
Limited ports
Keyboard sold separately
Compatibility issues
Limited AI features
Camera
Main: 10MP
Front: 12MP
Video: Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 10-Core
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 256/512 GB
Speed: 3400MHz
Display
Size: 13" Color
Res: 2880 × 1920
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 48 WHr
Fast charge: 65W
Type: Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 895g
Material: Aluminium
Colors: Sapphire, Dune, Platinum, Black
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi n/ac/be
BT: BT 5.4
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n, ac, be
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Go 4
7.0 / 10
Mid-range Microsoft Surface Go 4
Microsoft · Windows 11 Pro
Compass Verdict

A practical choice for lightweight business tasks but not for heavy-duty work or creativity.

Pros
+ Readily available parts
+ Lightweight design
+ Business user focus
+ Improved battery life
+ Compatibility with old peripherals
Cons
Limited performance
Old design language
High accessory cost
Not consumer-friendly
Minimal built-in storage
Camera
Main: 8MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel N200 Quad-core
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 64/128/ 256 GB
Speed: 3700MHz
Display
Size: 10.5" Color
Res: 1920 × 1280
PPI: 220 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 29 WHr
Type: Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 521g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Platinum
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT: BT 5.1
NFC: Yes
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles: OPP/FTP
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Pro 8
8.3 / 10
Flagship Microsoft Surface Pro 8
Microsoft · Windows 11 Home

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 10MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) 30fps
Flash: No
Features: Effects, Face detection, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-core
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128/256/ 512 GB
Speed: 4200MHz
Display
Size: 13" Color
Res: 1920 × 2880
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 51 WHr
Type: Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable: No
Design
Weight: 889g
Material: Aluminium
Colors: Graphite, Platinum,
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT: BT 5.1
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Pro 5
8.3 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 5
Microsoft · Windows 10 Pro
Pros
+ Beautiful display
+ Lightweight design
+ Excellent accessories
+ Plenty of storage
+ Solid performance
Cons
Price
So-so cameras
Extra cost for pen and keyboard cover
No USB Type-C
Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus
Performance
Chip: Intel Core m3
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Speed: 2600MHz
Display
Size: 12.3" Color
Res: 1824 × 2736
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 45 WHr
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 766g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
8.2 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft · Windows 10 Home

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel i5 8th Gen Quad core
RAM: 8/16 GB
Storage: 128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Display
Size: 12.3" Color
Res: 1824 × 2736
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 775g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Black, Platinum
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.1
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
8.2 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Microsoft · Windows 8.1 Pro

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 1MP
Front: 1MP
Video: HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Panorama
Performance
Chip: Intel Core i5-4200U Dual core
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64/128/ 256/512 GB
Speed: 1600MHz
Display
Size: 10.6" Color
Res: 1920 × 1080
PPI: 208 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable: No
Design
Weight: 907g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Dark Titanium
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
8.1 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Microsoft · Windows 10 Pro
Pros
+ Sharp, beautiful display with vibrant colors
+ Speedy performance
+ Extremely portable and light
+ Improved Touch Cover for excellent typing experience
+ Responsive touch screen
Cons
Type Cover sold separately
Poor battery life
Core package comes with lower processor than the Pro 3
Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel Core m3
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Speed: 900MHz
Display
Size: 12.3" Color
Res: 2736 × 1824
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 42 WHr
Type: Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 766g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Silver
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
8.0 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Microsoft · Windows 10 Home

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel Core i3-1005G1 10th Gen Dual core
RAM: 4/8/16 GB
Storage: 128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Display
Size: 12.3" Color
Res: 1824 × 2736
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 775g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Matte Black, Platinum
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
BT: BT 5.0
NFC: No
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface 3
7.9 / 10
Microsoft Surface 3
Microsoft · Windows 8.1
Pros
+ Premium build quality
+ Full Windows OS along with access to all apps and software
+ Keyboard attachment feels natural
+ Good contrast and brightness on display
+ Fairly robust speakers
Cons
Keyboard attachment sold separately
Unable to handle heavy multi-tasking and 3D games
In tablet mode not touch-screen friendly
Track pad on keyboard too small
Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 3MP
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus
Performance
Chip: Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Quad core
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
Speed: 2400MHz
Display
Size: 10.8" Color
Res: 1920 × 1280
PPI: 214 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 622g
Material: Plastic
Colors: Gray
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: OPP/FTP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
7.9 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Microsoft · Windows 8.1 Pro
Pros
+ 3:2 aspect ratio offers plenty of screen real estate
+ Generally smooth and quick performance
+ Thin and lightweight when compared to laptops
Cons
Loud and hot when playing games
Highly reflective display
Keyboard attachment sold separately
Camera
Main: 5MP
Front: 5MP
Flash: No
Features: Panorama, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel Core i3
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64/128/ 256/512 GB
Speed: 1500MHz
Display
Size: 12" Color
Res: 2160 × 1440
PPI: 216 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 8,000 mAh
Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.1h
Design
Weight: 800g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Silver
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: OPP/FTP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
7.8 / 10
Premium Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Microsoft · Windows 11 Pro
Compass Verdict

This versatile tablet offers a sleek design and strong battery life, but lacks essential accessories and stability with all app types.

Pros
+ Sleek, lightweight design
+ Bright, vibrant display
+ Strong battery life on ARM
+ Extensive app compatibility
+ Removable SSD
Cons
No headphone jack
Keyboard sold separately
Expensive accessories
Poor ARM app performance
Limited ports
Camera
Main: 10MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel i5-1245U 12th Gen
RAM: 8/16 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Speed: 4400MHz
Display
Size: 13" Color
Res: 2880 × 1920
PPI: 267 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Capacity: 47 WHr
Type: Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable: No
Design
Weight: 879g
Material: Aluminium
Colors: Platinum, Sapphire, Forest, Graphite
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi ac/ax/6e
BT: BT 5.1
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n, ac, ax, 6e
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Go 2
7.8 / 10
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Microsoft · Windows 10 Home in S mode

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Effects, Self-timer
Performance
Chip: Intel Pentium 4425Y Dual-core
RAM: 4/6 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
Speed: 1700MHz
Display
Size: 10.5"
Res: 1920 × 1280
PPI: 220 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 544g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Silver
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi n/ac/ax
BT: BT 5.0
NFC: Yes
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n, ac, ax
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Go
7.8 / 10
Microsoft Surface Go
Microsoft · Windows 10 in S mode
Compass Verdict

 If you’re looking for a well-designed productivity or media consumption device for both work and play, the Surface Go is a great pick — just be sure to consider the added price of the Type Cover keyboard.

Pros
+ Bright, crisp display
+ Sturdy design
+ Compatible with Windows Software
+ Ultra portable
+ microSD support
Cons
Keyboard case not included
Only one USB port (and it’s USB Type-C, not Type-A)
Camera
Main: 8MP
Front: 5MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus
Performance
Chip: Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y
RAM: 4/8 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
Speed: 1600MHz
Display
Size: 10" Color
Res: 1800 × 1200
PPI: 217 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Battery
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 522g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Silver
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: No
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.1
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
USB: USB Type-C
Microsoft Surface Pro
7.5 / 10
Microsoft Surface Pro
Microsoft · Windows 8 Pro

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 1MP
Front: 1MP
Video: HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Flash: No
Performance
Chip: Core i5
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
Speed: 1700MHz
Display
Size: 10.6" Color
Res: 1080 × 1920
PPI: 208 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Capacity: 42 WHr
Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.1h
Design
Weight: 907g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Dark Titanium
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
USB: Yes
Microsoft Surface 2
7.4 / 10
Microsoft Surface 2
Microsoft · Windows RT 8.1

No editorial review yet. View full specs →

Camera
Main: 5MP
Front: 3MP
Video: Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Flash: No
Features: Auto focus, Panorama
Performance
Chip: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Quad core
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 32/64 GB
Speed: 1700MHz
Display
Size: 10.6" Color
Res: 1920 × 1080
PPI: 208 ppi
Multi-touch: Yes
Sensors: Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Battery
Type: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable: No
Video playback: 0.2h
Design
Weight: 676g
Material: Magnesium alloy
Colors: Magnesium
Fingerprint: No
Waterproof: Unknown
Connectivity
WiFi: Wi-Fi b/g/n
BT: BT 4.0
NFC: No
WiFi standards: a, b, g, n
BT profiles: A2DP
USB: Yes
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