As people and organisations across industries continue to embrace remote and hybrid work models, it has become clear that devices that are reliable, powerful and support productivity are the need of the hour.
The Surface Pro 7+ does not look very different from its predecessor. In fact, it has an almost identical chassis to the Surface Pro 7. It maintains the slim and sophisticated metallic body that we’ve all come to know love in Surface devices. However, Surface Pro 7+ is incredibly lightweight, coming in at around 784 grams and about 0.33 inches in thickness, making it 23% lighter than the previous generation. It is also made from 99% natural fibre-based material, of which 64% is post-consumer recycled content. The device is also ideal for multi-tasking as it sports a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with a 2736 x 1824 resolution (267 ppi) and a 3:2 aspect ratio. Display quality has become one of the most notable features of the Surface range over the years and the 7+ definitely lives up to its legacy.
The Surface Pro 7+ sports a great 1080p front and rear-facing cameras along with Dolby Atmos speakers and dual far-field Studio Microphones. The device was also designed with security in mind, as the webcam is enabled with facial recognition login via Windows Hello. Surface Pro 7+ also features a secure biometric authentication method that makes logging into your system quick and simple.
While the 2-in-1 is identical in almost every way to its previous iteration, the differences between the two versions come down to what’s inside. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ packs impressive power and performance.
Under the hood, Surface Pro 7+ comes with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core Processor. According to Microsoft, it has 2.1 times faster performance than the Surface Pro 7. For obvious reasons, Surface Pro 7+ is powered by Windows 10.
Microsoft was also able to squeeze a bigger battery (46.5Wh to 50.4Wh) inside the Surface Pro 7+. Although it fell short of Microsoft’s promise of 15 hours of power, it still lasted up to about 9-10 hours of a normal-day use involving a mix of apps ranging from Chrome, YouTube, Netflix, Emails and Microsoft Teams, which is still quite impressive.
When it comes to ports, on the right side of Surface Pro 7+, you will find both USB-A and USB-C ports as well as a magnetic Surface Connect port for charging and docking. Meanwhile, the left side of the device houses the 3.5mm headphone jack. At the back, right beneath Surface’s signature kickstand, you will also find a SIM card slot for 4G LTE connectivity just above the SD card door. However, it is quite disappointing that the Surface Pro 7+ still does not have 5G support.
To complete Pro 7+’s convertibility, you will need the Surface TypeCover keyboard, which is still sold separately. While there isn’t a lot to say about the keyboard, since it’s pretty much the same as its predecessor, it does make the device’s laptop experience better. The keys are crisp and tactile while the trackpad is smooth and very responsive. To fully maximise Surface Pro 7+’s design features, users can also buy the optional Surface Pro Pen.
Final thoughts
The Surface Pro 7+ is undoubtedly one of the top 2-in-1’s in the market. If you’re looking to get a new convertible to help boost productivity within an increasingly hybrid workplace, then Surface Pro 7+ is definitely worth your attention.
For more details, check this out: Build a secure, productive hybrid workplace with Surface for Business
Rating: 4.2/5
