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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£980RAM capacity:32 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:12.3 inchesChipset:Intel Core i7-1165G7

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB) 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 I7 (32GB + 1TB)
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 78% of tablets
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
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 79% of models
Score components

22%

9.3

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

7.0

Camera

14%

7.8

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

5.3

Design

3%

6.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 79%
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 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 78%
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Ranked #124 of 1,145 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB)

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 79% of models
Score components:

22%

9.3

Performance

20%

6.4

Display

16%

7.0

Camera

14%

7.8

Battery

12%

7.2

Connectivity

8%

8.8

Software & Features

5%

5.3

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 78% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

3.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
3.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 3.2 points, which is higher than 58.9% of Tablets.
3.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

5.3

Price

6.9
RAM capacity
32 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 32 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 99.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.1% 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
1 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 97.8% of tablets and equal to that of 1.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
1,743 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scored 1,743 points in Geekbench 6 (single-core) which is higher than the score of 79.9% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Core i7-1165G7
This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1165G7 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 76.7% 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 3
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass which is stronger than that on 80.1% of tablets and equal to that on 11.2% 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
6,250 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 6,250 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 52.8% 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
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% 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
?
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
784 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 784 g which is heavier than 93.9% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% 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 I7 (32GB + 1TB) 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
  • 16x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (1 TB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 64 GB
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1165G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.35x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 28 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    32 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
  • 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
  • 16x more storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (1 TB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 64 GB
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Intel Core i7-1165G7 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Intel Core i7-1165G7 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 2.35x higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    4.7 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 28 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM capacity than the average tablet (32 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    32 GB vs 4 GB
  • 2.61x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score than the average tablet (4,939 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    4,939 points vs 1,891 points
  • 3.44x higher memory bandwidth
    This tablet has a higher memory bandwidth than the average tablet (51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 2.39x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This tablet achieves a higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score than the average tablet (1,743 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,743 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
  • 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
  • 92 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (96 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    96 vs 4
  • 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
  • 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
  • More durable display glass
    This tablet uses better display glass than the average tablet (Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 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
  • 250 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (250 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Newer USB version
    This tablet supports a newer USB version than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2). The average tablet uses USB USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 vs USB 2.0
  • 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 live text recognition
    This tablet supports live text recognition, the average tablet does not. 34.9% of tablets can recognize text from images.
  • Allows app offloading
    This tablet allows app offloading, the average tablet does not. 26.4% of tablets support app offloading.
  • Supports dynamic theme
    This tablet features dynamic themes, the average tablet does not. 29% of tablets offer dynamic theming.
  • 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
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • 60% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (784 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    784 g vs 490 g
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 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.
  • 3.77x more expensive
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£980 vs £260).
    £980 vs £260
  • 8.8% 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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    Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7
    the average tablet
    Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.35 vs 8.000).
    7.35 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.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.6% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets include timelapse modes.
  • No LTE support
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • 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
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 60% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (784 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    784 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.
    292.0 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

9.0
Silence Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
19/04/2022
First look · unboxing, setup and benchmark tests
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus i7 impresses so far, with a slightly lower write speed that is not a deal-breaker.
7.0
josher14
≈ estimated
02/05/2021
Gaming test · PUBG fps at low settings
Verdict
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus i7 runs PUBG at about 40 fps, which is playable but only with very low settings and reduced resolution.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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theverge.com
02/03/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus review: built for business
tomsguide.com
27/05/2021
Hands-on review · Windows 2-in-1
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7 Plus suits people who want a sharp screen and good webcams, but its battery lasts under nine hours and it has few ports.
windowscentral.com
01/10/2021
Hands-on review · Business 2-in-1
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7+ is a fast, reliable business tablet with optional LTE and better battery life, but its design is unchanged and it targets companies.
P
pcworld.com
15/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ review: A giant leap in graphics performance
laptopmag.com
12/03/2021
Hands-on review · Business tablet
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7+ is a strong business tablet with a vivid display, fast processor and comfortable keyboard, but its battery lasts under nine hours.
creativebloq.com
07/01/2022
Hands-on review · Creative tablet
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7+ suits illustrators who want full Windows programs, though its screen covers fewer colors than an iPad Pro.
itpro.com
09/04/2021
Hands-on review · Windows tablet
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7+ has an accurate display and a removable SSD, but its battery lasts about six hours, so the cheaper Surface Pro 7 may suit better.
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au.pcmag.com
13/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business - Review 2021
techadvisor.com
30/04/2021
Hands-on review · Business tablet
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7+ is the best Microsoft tablet yet, with fast performance and solid battery life, but its small upgrades don't justify the higher price.
P
pcmag.com
12/02/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ for Business Review
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notebookcheck.com
21/03/2021
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus im Test: Tiger Lake sorgt für einen Leistungsschub
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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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notebookcheck.biz
23/03/2021
Summary of the review
Test de la Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus - Notebookcheck
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leclaireur.fnac.com
23/10/2019
Summary of the review
Test Labo de la Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (i7) : le PC hybride parfait
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01net.com
25/02/2020
Summary of the review
Test de la Microsoft Surface Pro 7, est-ce enfin la tablette Windows parfaite
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journaldugeek.com
03/03/2020
Summary of the review
[Test] Surface Pro 7 de Microsoft : le 2-en-1 qui aurait pu être parfait
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laptopmedia.com
22/01/2020
Summary of the review
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review - a laptop that is a tablet and vice-versa Would you like a comparison of the thermal performance between the i7 and i5...
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notebookcheck.nl
23/03/2021
Lab benchmarks · Tiger Lake update
Verdict
The Surface Pro 7 Plus is a faster update to the Surface Pro 7, with Tiger Lake graphics beating the old model, though it still trails convertible averages.
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notebookcheck.nl
24/02/2020
Summary of the review
Kort testrapport Microsoft Surface Pro 7+: een i7-upgrade met extra GPU-prestaties
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What customers like about Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB)

  • Significant performance improvement with 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and Iris Xe graphics
  • Vibrant, high-resolution 12.3-inch PixelSense display with excellent color vibrancy
  • Highly portable, lightweight design that is easy to carry for 'on the go' work
  • Improved serviceability with a user-swappable SSD
  • Excellent 1080p webcams and high-quality integrated speakers
  • Sturdy build quality with a well-implemented, versatile kickstand

What customers don't like about Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus I7 (32GB + 1TB)

  • Battery life, while improved over the Pro 7, remains below average compared to modern competitors
  • Outdated design featuring relatively thick (chunky) bezels
  • Essential accessories like the Type Cover keyboard and Surface Pen are sold separately
  • Lack of Thunderbolt support, which limits high-speed data transfer and external GPU options
  • Tendency for the i7 model to run hot or experience thermal throttling under heavy workloads
  • Awkward to use on a lap due to the top-heavy tablet design and kickstand

Verdict

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus (i7, 32GB, 1TB) is a high-performance 2-in-1 tablet powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 quad-core processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics. It features a 12.3-inch PixelSense touchscreen with a 2736 x 1824 resolution, a versatile built-in kickstand, and a removable 1TB SSD for improved data security and storage longevity. Main pros include its rare 32GB RAM configuration for heavy multitasking, ultra-light magnesium alloy build weighing approximately 784g, and the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A ports. However, some cons include a dated design with thick screen bezels, the fact that the Type Cover and Surface Pen are sold separately, and thermal throttling under sustained heavy workloads.

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