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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£920RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:12.3 inchesChipset:Intel Core i5-1135G7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB)
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 79% of tablets
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

22%

9.3

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.7

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

5.2

Design

3%

6.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 80%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

22%

9.3

Performance

20%

6.2

Display

16%

7.4

Camera

14%

7.7

Battery

12%

7.8

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Software & Features

5%

5.2

Design

3%

6.8

Audio & Multimedia

7.6
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) has a user popularity of 5.3 points, which is lower than 53.2% of Tablets.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

5.7

Price

7.0
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 96.2% of tablets and equal to that of 3.6% of tablets.
Process node
10 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 10 nm process node, which is smaller than the node size used in 68% of tablets and equal to the node used in 1.4% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 76.5% of tablets and equal to that of 15.7% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,734 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,734 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 79.5% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Core i5-1135G7
This tablet uses the Intel Core i5-1135G7 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 73.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
2736×1824
This tablet has a screen resolution of 2736×1824 which is higher than that of 88.7% of tablets and equal to that of 0.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
267 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 267 ppi which is higher than that of 77.5% of tablets and equal to that of 1.5% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8 MP which is higher than that of 36.5% of tablets and equal to that of 31.8% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 5 MP which is higher than in 48.8% of tablets and equal to that in 19.6% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is wider than that of 57.5% of tablets and equal to that of 24.5% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,940 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,940 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 58.2% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
65 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 65 W which is faster than in 91.5% of tablets and equal to speeds in 1.7% of tablets.
Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.1%.
Update support duration
long
This tablet offers long update support, which is longer than the support period of 80% of tablets and equal to that of 20% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
796 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 796 g which is heavier than 94.7% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.3% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
21 ms
Market range: <2 ms – >26 ms
This tablet has a pen latency of 21 ms, which is higher than that of 76% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 55.1% of tablets and equal to the number in 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
yes
This tablet supports Dolby Atmos. 68.6% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • 2.1x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i5-1135G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i5-1135G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 12 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2736×1824 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2736×1824 vs 1920×1200
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses NVMe storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    NVMe vs eMMC
  • 2.1x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i5-1135G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i5-1135G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 12 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 4 GB
  • 4x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2.84x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (5,373 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    5,373 points vs 1,891 points
  • 4.01x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (59.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    59.7 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2.38x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,734 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,734 points vs 729 points
  • 2,401 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (4,267 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    4,267 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 2x faster GPU clock
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1,300 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,300 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 76 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (80 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    80 vs 4
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, the average tablet does not. 0.00% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 2 more CPU threads
    This tablet has more CPU threads than the average tablet (8 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    8 vs 6
  • 28.6% smaller process node
    This tablet uses a smaller process node than the average tablet (10 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    10 nm vs 14 nm
  • Higher screen resolution
    This tablet has a higher screen resolution than the average tablet (2736×1824 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet resolution is 1920×1200.
    2736×1824 vs 1920×1200
  • 2.2 inches larger screen size
    This tablet has a higher screen size than the average tablet (12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    12.3 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 19.2% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (267 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1405:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,405:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 46 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (267 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    267 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 66.7% higher touch sampling rate
    This tablet has a higher touch sampling rate than the average tablet (200 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet has touch sampling rate of 120 Hz.
    200 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 200 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (200 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    200 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a better main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • 3.61x faster charging speed
    This tablet supports faster charging than the average tablet (65 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    65 W vs 18 W
  • Includes battery health monitoring
    This tablet features battery health monitoring, the average tablet does not. 37% of tablets include battery health tools.
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.5% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.5% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This tablet supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Longer update support
    This tablet offers longer update support than the average tablet (long vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    long vs medium
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 39.9% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
  • Suitable for drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, the average tablet is not. 41% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.8% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • Supports stylus tilt
    This tablet supports stylus tilt, the average tablet does not. 33.6% of tablets support stylus tilt.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This tablet supports Dolby Atmos, the average tablet does not. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet has 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 62.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (796 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    796 g vs 490 g
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 42 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (358 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    358 nits vs 400 nits
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 12 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (21 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    21 ms vs 9 ms
  • 3.54x more expensive
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£920 vs £260).
    £920 vs £260
  • 7.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average tablet
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.43 vs 8.000).
    7.43 vs 8
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 42 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (358 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    358 nits vs 400 nits
  • 1 nits lower peak brightness
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (400 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    400 nits vs 401 nits
  • No burst mode
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • 9.7% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5,940 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    5,940 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No HDMI output
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 62.4% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (796 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    796 g vs 490 g
  • 12 ms higher pen latency
    This tablet has higher pen latency than the average tablet (21 ms vs 9 ms). The average tablet has pen latency of 9 ms.
    21 ms vs 9 ms
  • 116.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (292 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    292 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 3 points lower iFixit repairability score
    This tablet has a lower repairability score than the average tablet (1 points vs 4 points). The average tablet repairability score is 4 points.
    1 points vs 4 points
  • 0.5 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (8.5 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    8.5 mm vs 8.0 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
COMPUTER BILD
≈ estimated
26/02/2021
Lab test · measured gaming, battery and performance
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus i5 LTE is faster and lasts longer than its predecessor, but it is business-only and pricier; the cheaper model suits most buyers.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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windowscentral.com
01/10/2021
Summary of the review
Surface Pro 7 Plus for Business review: LTE and Intel 11th Gen performance gains are a big deal
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theverge.com
02/03/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus review: built for business
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pcmag.com
12/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Review
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itpro.com
09/04/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ review: More minus than plus - ITPro
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laptopmag.com
12/03/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ review - Laptop Mag
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pcworld.com
15/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ review: A giant leap in graphics performance
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techadvisor.com
30/04/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Review: Serious Business
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creativebloq.com
07/01/2022
Summary of the review
Surface Pro 7+ review
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uk.pcmag.com
12/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business - PCMag.com
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heise.de
11/04/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ im Test: Ein Tablet so stark wie ein Laptop
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computerbild.de
25/02/2021
Summary of the review
Surface Pro 7 Plus: Top-Tablet mit Tiger-Lake und LTE
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notebookcheck.biz
23/03/2021
Summary of the review
Test de la Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus : hausse des performances grâce à Tiger Lake(www.zdnet.fr) | 08/02/2021 | Test Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus :...
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notebookcheck.nl
23/03/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus in review: Tiger Lake zorgt voor prestatieverbetering
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB)

  • Integrated 4G LTE Advanced provides reliable 'work anywhere' connectivity without relying on Wi-Fi.
  • Noticeable performance boost from the 11th Gen Intel 'Tiger Lake' i5 processor and Iris Xe graphics.
  • User-replaceable SSD offers better serviceability and security for business data.
  • Fanless i5 design ensures completely silent operation even under moderate workloads.
  • Retains the high-quality 12.3-inch PixelSense display with excellent color accuracy and brightness.
  • The iconic built-in kickstand is sturdy and allows for a wide range of viewing angles.

What customers don't like about Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I5 LTE (16GB + 256GB)

  • Battery life remains a weak point, often failing to last a full 8-hour workday under real-world usage.
  • Design feels dated due to thick, 'chunky' bezels compared to more modern competitors like the Surface Pro X.
  • Essential accessories like the Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen are still sold separately, increasing the total cost.
  • Poor 'lappability' makes it awkward to use on soft surfaces or actual laps due to the kickstand's small contact point.
  • Lacks Thunderbolt support, limiting high-speed data transfer and advanced external docking options.
  • The i5 model can become significantly hot when using third-party USB-C hubs.

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus is a versatile 2-in-1 business tablet featuring an 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and a 256GB removable SSD. It is defined by its 12.3-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a 2736 x 1824 resolution and integrated 4G LTE Advanced connectivity for constant productivity. Main pros include its fanless silent operation, significantly improved performance over its predecessor, high-quality 5MP front and 8MP rear cameras, and a lightweight design weighing approximately 796g. However, it is hindered by dated, thick display bezels, a lack of Thunderbolt support, and the fact that the essential Type Cover keyboard is typically sold as a separate accessory.

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